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'Contagious' Loneliness Could Follow Poor Sleep
By Rachael Rettner published
Sleep deprivation could contribute to loneliness, and the feeling is "contagious," researchers say.

Is Sleeping with a Fan On Actually Bad for Your Health?
By Rachael Rettner published
Here's what you should know about sleeping with a fan on at night.

Can Taking Ambien Really Lead to Tweets Like Roseanne's?
By Laura Geggel published
After a public uproar following a racist post she made on Twitter, actress Roseanne Barr tweeted today (May 30) that she wrote the offensive tweet while on Ambien, a sedative used to treat insomnia.

Can You Make Up for Lost Sleep on the Weekend?
By Bahar Gholipour published
Good news for weekend snoozers.

Out-of-Sync Biological Clock Could Be Linked to Depression
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Could disrupting your body's clock lead to mood disorders?

Late to Bed, Early to Die? Night Owls May Die Sooner
By Rachael Rettner published
Bad news for "night owls": Those who tend to stay up late and sleep in well past sunrise are at increased risk of early death, a new study suggests.

Writing a To-Do List Before Bed Could Help You Sleep
By Brandon Specktor published
Five minutes should be enough.

Sleeping More May Curb Sugar Cravings, Really
By Samantha Mathewson published
Is the trick to cutting cravings for sugary foods as simple as getting a good night's sleep? A new small study from the United Kingdom suggests that may be the case.
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