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Is sleeping a lot actually bad for your health? A sleep scientist explains
We're constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably... Read more
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Math explains why babies nap, teens sleep late and older adults wake early
Wonder why babies nap on some days but not on others? Or why older people wake up earlier? Mathematical modeling... Read more
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Why it can be harder to sleep during the summer
As the days stretch long and the sun lingers late into the evening, most of us welcome summer with open... Read more
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New survey data reveals nearly one-third of Americans engage in a 'sleep divorce'
It's no secret that good sleep makes for better days and stronger relationships, but how couples get that rest, in... Read more
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Scientists discover a signature 'wave' of activity as the brain awakens from sleep
Each morning, your brain embarks on a remarkable series of events: it transitions from being asleep, potentially in an alternate... Read more
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Insomnia could be key to lower life satisfaction in adults with ADHD traits, study finds
Insomnia could explain why adults with ADHD traits report having a lower quality of life, according to new research led... Read more
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Oxytocin may reduce mood changes in women with disrupted sleep
Oxytocin, often called "the love hormone," may play a protective role in mood disturbances triggered by sleep loss and hormonal... Read more
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Effects of poor sleep may contribute to alcohol problems in college students
Certain behavioral effects of not getting enough sleep may explain why people who have insomnia are at risk for problems... Read more
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How sleep might mitigate worst symptoms of internet gaming disorder
The World Health Organization defines IGD as a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior that takes precedence over other... Read more
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Verbal response time reveals hidden sleepiness in older adults
A new study led by UCLA investigators shows that Verbal Reaction Time (VRT), the amount of time it takes a... Read more
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Sleep divorce: Could sleeping separately from your partner lead to a better night's rest?
Hundreds of years ago, it was common for married couples among the European upper classes to have separate bedrooms. Sleeping... Read more
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How dairy might disrupt your sleep and dreams
Ebenezer Scrooge tried to wave away the ghost of Jacob Marley by blaming the apparition on "an undigested bit of... Read more
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Does eating cheese before bed really give you nightmares? Here's what the science says
Have you heard people say eating cheese before bed will cause you to have vivid dreams or nightmares?... Read more
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Why frequent nightmares may shorten your life by years
Waking up from a nightmare can leave your heart pounding, but the effects may reach far beyond a restless night.... Read more
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Cheese may really be giving you nightmares, scientists find
Scientists have found that eating too much dairy could ruin your sleep. Researchers questioned more than 1,000 students about the... Read more