Sleep

Everyone needs sleep, but many of us don't get enough. Here's the latest news on sleep, including the health effects of getting too little or too much, tips on getting more rest, and the science behind why we slumber.

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How Does the Summer Solstice Affect Animals?

June 21, 2018 | Article

Even if humans have trouble telling time in the "land of the midnight sun," many animals can adjust their schedules to the summer solstice.
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Why Can't We Remember Our Dreams?

May 31, 2018 | Article

In waking life, such a case of quickly forgetting recent experiences would surely land you in a doctor's office. With dreams, however, forgetting is normal. Why?
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Can You Make Up for Lost Sleep on the Weekend?

May 23, 2018 | Article

Good news for weekend snoozers.
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Naps Can Make Our Brains 'Remember' Things That Never Happened

May 02, 2018 | Article

Quick bursts of brain activity may be creating false memories while we nap
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Late to Bed, Early to Die? Night Owls May Die Sooner

April 12, 2018 | Article

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.
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Writing a To-Do List Before Bed Could Help You Sleep

January 13, 2018 | Article

Five minutes should be enough.
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Sleeping More May Curb Sugar Cravings, Really

January 09, 2018 | Article

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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9 Surprising, Everyday Things That May Be Bad for You

January 04, 2018 | Countdown

Health risks can sometimes turn up in the most unexpected places.
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Here's What You Say When You Talk in Your Sleep

January 03, 2018 | Article

Worried you might say something you regret when talking in your sleep? Your concerns may be justified.
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The Demon Attacks at Night: Explaining the Incubus Phenomenon

December 18, 2017 | Article

If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night feeling as though you're being crushed by a demonic being, you may have just experienced what's called the incubus phenomenon: an "attack" by a male demon.
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