Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports. Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a concussion appears to speed up recuperation,

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting daytime sleep and getting approximately seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a concussion may speed up recovery.

Over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen speed up the recovery from concussion, according to a new study. Get a free dose of heath care news and wellness tips delivered to your inbox each Tuesday morning.