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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Can Burger King's 'Nightmare King' Really Give You Bad Dreams?

October 17, 2018 | Article

A new, limited-time-only burger at Burger King has a peculiar selling point: It's supposed to give you nightmares.
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Your Dreams May Come from These Two Genes

August 29, 2018 | Article

Without these genes, there's no REM sleep.
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Just One Night of Poor Sleep May Add to Weight Gain, Muscle Loss

August 23, 2018 | Article

Skimping on just one night's sleep may lead to changes that could promote weight gain and muscle loss.
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Why Are Pregnant Women Told to Sleep on Their Left Side?

August 20, 2018 | Article

Doctors have a very good reason for this recommendation.
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Please, Please, Please Don't Sleep in Contact Lenses, CDC Says

August 16, 2018 | Article

Why the "it's just one night — it'll be fine" thinking might not work for contact lenses.
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'Contagious' Loneliness Could Follow Poor Sleep

August 14, 2018 | Article

Sleep deprivation could contribute to loneliness, and the feeling is "contagious," researchers say.
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Is Sleeping with a Fan On Actually Bad for Your Health?

July 27, 2018 | Article

Here's what you should know about sleeping with a fan on at night.
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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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