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From cavities to sleep apnea: Dentists can assume new role in saving lives
A patient dozes off in a dental chair despite the anxiety of an impending procedure. A seemingly unremarkable act, but—for... Read more
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Keep devices out of bed for better sleep, says study
Despite what we've been led to believe, the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, negatively impacts... Read more
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Waking up to the hidden struggles of inflammatory bowel diseases
Helping people with inflammatory bowel diseases to get a better night's sleep could help keep the condition at bay and... Read more
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Feeling groggy in the afternoon? Here's how to nap the right way
Now that she's working from home, Kendra King takes an early afternoon nap on most days, typically for about 20... Read more
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Are 'bed rotting' and other TikTok sleep trends good for you?
Many young adults are experimenting with "bed rotting" and other sleep trends that have gone viral on TikTok and other... Read more
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Good sleep habits important for overweight adults, study suggests
New research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals negative health consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their... Read more
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How much does your phone's blue light really delay your sleep? Relax, it's just 2.7 minutes
It's one of the most pervasive messages about technology and sleep. We're told bright, blue light from screens prevents us... Read more
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Smarter sleep—new technologies speed up diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea
Smart wearables and advanced data analysis by researchers could help bring relief to millions affected by sleep disorders.... Read more
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Keeping kids cool key to a good night's sleep in summer heat, says expert
Getting enough high-quality sleep on a consistent basis is vital for human health and well-being, particularly for children.... Read more
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Study elucidates mechanisms of longer and deeper sleep after an all-nighter
Professor Hiroki R. Ueda , Dr. Kazuhiro Kon and their colleagues at Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo,... Read more
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Dream discovery: Melatonin's key role in REM sleep revealed
A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions:... Read more
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Short, long sleep duration tied to microvascular disease in type 2 diabetes
For individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), both short and long sleep duration are associated with microvascular... Read more
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Researchers discover dual benefits of naturally occurring supplement on sleep and gut health
National University of Singapore (NUS) nutritionists have found that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation can improve sleep quality in Singaporean older adults,... Read more
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Loneliness linked to increased nightmare frequency and intensity
People who are lonely are more apt to have bad dreams, according to a collaboration that included an Oregon State... Read more
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Sleep deprivation in mice found to reduce brain synapse diversity
A multi-disciplinary team has found that depriving lab mice of sleep can lead to a reduction in synapse diversity in... Read more