Big Smile, No Teeth: Zombie face is a real thing among new parents


While it’s crucial that newborns get as much sleep as possible so their brains can develop correctly, parents need to look after their own sleep patterns too, or risk not only ‘zombie face’ but also cognitive decline, high blood pressure and weight gain among other serious effects. — 123rf.com

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