Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 14: Health and wellness expert Luke Coutinho has raised concerns about the increasing cases of early puberty among children, some as young as eight, linking it to modern lifestyle factors.

"Puberty is a natural phase, but when it begins too early, it can affect a child's growth, emotions, and long-term well-being," Coutinho said on Instagram, urging parents to monitor daily habits that may disrupt hormonal balance.

Coutinho explained that early puberty is largely hormonal and influenced by lifestyle factors. Sleep deprivation is a major culprit, as it lowers melatonin levels, disrupting estrogen, testosterone, and growth hormones. He recommends 9 to 12 hours of sleep for children aged 6–12 and 8 to 10 hours for teenagers, with bedrooms kept

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