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Mother's bonding difficulties linked to child sleep problems
In a study conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and the University of Helsinki, parents assessed different... Read more -
Kids are not getting as much sleep as their parents think, study reveals
While many parents assume that putting a child to bed means they will quickly be asleep, a new study from... Read more -
Evening screen restrictions linked to longer sleep and better grades in teens
What impact do screens have on teenagers' sleep? A study by the University of Geneva (UNIGE), conducted in secondary schools... Read more -
Better hydration may lead to better sleep
Everyone knows staying hydrated is important, but new research highlights just how important it is for a less obviously related... Read more -
Poor sleep may accelerate brain aging
People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This... Read more -
Commuting time and living environment correlate with poor sleep health, study finds
One-third of our lives is spent sleeping, yet 30–40% of adults are reported to experience some form of insomnia. Japan... Read more -
Higher levels of air pollution linked to worsening of sleep apnea
People who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may suffer worse symptoms if they live in areas with higher levels of... Read more -
Some people tape their mouths shut at night. Doctors wish they wouldn't
Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares—but some people are doing just that to themselves. And in... Read more -
Study: Exercise lowers risk of depression and sleep problems in older smokers
Getting enough weekly exercise may help smokers over 40 reduce depression and sleep issues to levels seen in non-smokers, according... Read more -
Isolated REM sleep behavior disorder may predict Parkinson's disease and dementia
An international research team led by Université de Montréal medical professor Shady Rahayel has made a major breakthrough in predicting... Read more -
Key to the riddle of sleep may be linked to bacteria
What causes us to sleep? The answer may lie not only in our brains, but in their complex interplay with... Read more -
Exposure to gun violence is associated with insufficient sleep in teens
New research led by Mass General Brigham researchers reveals an association between insufficient sleep and the witnessing of neighborhood violence... Read more -
Study finds few teens follow pre-bed guidelines, sees minimal effect on sleep
Sleep guidelines suggest no screens, no exercise, and no food in the hour before bed, but do they work and... Read more -
How disrupted sleep and mood drugs impact women's hormonal and mental health
A study from Taipei Medical University reveals how disruptions in the body's internal clock (caused by modern life and certain... Read more -
A big, convulsive twitch while dozing off? Sleep experts explain the 'hypnic jerk'
You're gently drifting off to sleep when suddenly your arms and legs convulse and you jolt yourself awake. Or, perhaps... Read more
