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Girl with Rare 'Sleeping Beauty' Syndrome Dozes for Months
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A rare syndrome leaves a teenage girl bedridden from excessive sleepiness.
Why Do Some People Need Less Sleep Than Others?
By Karen Weintraub published
New genetic research in mice may reveal why some people need less sleep than others.
Does drinking chamomile tea really help people fall asleep?
By Grant Currin published
Does drinking chamomile tea actually make people sleepy?
Night Owls and Morning Larks, Make Room for 'Afternoon People' and 'Nappers'
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
If you're not a morning person or a night person, but more like a midday person, don't feel left out.
Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Sleep paralysis can be a confusing, frightening and occasionally pleasant experience — and it's more common than you might think!
Can You Learn Anything While You Sleep?
By Bahar Gholipour published
Sleep learning, the way people commonly think of it, is almost certainly impossible. But researchers are discovering types of learning that occur during sleep, with exciting applications.
Life Really Is Harder for Night Owls. Here's Why.
By Rachael Rettner published
"Night owls" have different patterns of brain activity compared with "morning larks," a new study finds
Here's How Poor Sleep May Hurt Your Heart
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study may have uncovered why a poor night's sleep is bad for your heart and blood vessels.
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