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REM vs. Non-REM Sleep: The Stages of Sleep
By Cari Nierenberg published
Scientists once thought that sleep was a time when a person's brain and body shut down for the night. But now, researchers know that sleep is a highly active time.

Why Do We Sleep?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Researchers who study sleep now have a few theories about why we spend one-third of our lives in dreamland.

The Science of Jet Lag: 5 Surprising Findings
By Sara G. Miller published
Nothing can throw off the start of a fun vacation faster than jet lag.

Sleepiness and Snoring Tougher for Women, Study Suggests
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Sleep disorders may affect women more severely than men.

Why Sleep Is So Important for People at Risk for Heart Disease
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Not getting enough sleep is linked to an increased risk of dying early, a new study finds.

Trouble Sleeping? Air Pollution Could Be the Culprit
By Tereza Pultarova published
People in a new study who lived in areas with high levels of air pollution slept worse.

Booze snooze: Why does alcohol make you sleepy, then alert?
By Laura Geggel published
What's behind this weird effect?
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