The number of people with obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, resulting in a worldwide epidemic. While lifestyle factors like diet and exercise play a role in the development and progression of obesity, scientists have come to understand that obesity is also associated with intrinsic metabolic abnormalities.
Lullabies strike a chord: Singing to babies strengthens Bonds and boosts development
Live parental infant-directed singing has positive impacts on infants’ emotional regulation, validation of the parent’s role, and affect attunement, as identified in a systematic review