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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.

Can Any Animal Survive Without Sleep?
By Megan Gannon published
Scientists have yet to find a truly sleepless creature. But is sleep really necessary for survival?

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.

How Did People Wake Up Before Alarm Clocks?
By Emma Bryce published
How did people wake up before the invention of modern alarm clocks?

Can Burger King's 'Nightmare King' Really Give You Bad Dreams?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new, limited-time-only burger at Burger King has a peculiar selling point: It's supposed to give you nightmares.

Your Dreams May Come from These Two Genes
By Stephanie Pappas published
Without these genes, there's no REM sleep.

Why Are Pregnant Women Told to Sleep on Their Left Side?
By Brandon Specktor published
Doctors have a very good reason for this recommendation.

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