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Ancient practice of blowing through a conch shell could help treat dangerous snoring condition
People who practiced blowing through a conch shell regularly for six months experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive... Read more -
Dangerous dreams: Inside internet's 'sleepmaxxing' craze
From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to... Read more -
Investigating the safety and efficacy of a hypoglossal nerve stimulator in young children with Down syndrome
Sleep apnea, or difficulty breathing at night, is common among children with Down syndrome—affecting up to 80% compared to just... Read more -
Poor sleep can lead to chronic pain—and women are in higher risk
Approximately one in five people on Earth lives with chronic pain. And the vast majority—up to two-thirds—are women. New research... Read more -
Why 'sleeping on it' may improve learning and memory
When faced with difficult tasks, sometimes people hit a mental wall and make the decision to "sleep on it." Returning... Read more -
Disrupted sleep damages blood vessels in brain and may increase dementia risk
A new study reveals that fragmented sleep causes cellular damage to the brain's blood vessels, providing further evidence to suggest... Read more -
The anatomy of sleeping in: Why you sleep more on vacation
There's something oddly luxurious about sleeping in. The sun filters through the curtains, the alarm clock is blissfully silent, and... Read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains
If you spend any time in the wellness corners of TikTok or Instagram, you'll see claims women need one to... Read more -
Inflammation triples depression risk for older adults with insomnia, research indicates
Chronic inflammation, already tied to heart disease and cancer, may also worsen the emotional toll of poor sleep. A new... Read more -
Depression linked to 'internal jet lag'
A Sydney-based study of 69 young people seeking mental health care found almost a quarter showed disrupted body clocks that... Read more
