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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.
Here's What You Say When You Talk in Your Sleep
By Nicole Edison published
Worried you might say something you regret when talking in your sleep? Your concerns may be justified.
Do Elves Clean Your Brain While You Sleep?
By Ken A. Paller published
Sleep will consume one-third of your life. You can't avoid it, nor should you. Sound slumber is energizing and uplifting. But there's more to it. Sleep is also essential for effective learning.
Sleep Paralysis Is Linked to Stress (and Supernatural Beliefs)
By Brandon Specktor published
Sleep paralysis can be terrifying, but what causes it? A new review of 42 studies looks for the links between sleep paralysis, stress, supernatural beliefs, and other possible factors.
Too Many Zzs? 9 Hours of Sleep May Raise Heart Risk in Older Women
By Rachael Rettner published
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Getting too much sleep may increase the risk for heart disease in older women, early research suggests.
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