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It might seem like a weird thing to do, but more than two-thirds of people have talked in their sleep at some point.
Heart disease isn’t just a “man’s problem”. Men and women’s bodies handle fats differently in midlife. What are the cardiovascular risk factors and is hormone therapy good for heart health?
Inadequate sleep can have negative downstream effects on everyday cognitive functioning and mental health, which can then lead to even worse sleep.
Any reduction in sleep time for people with clinical insomnia could be concerning.
Insomnia and bad sleep can lead to high blood pressure and increase hormone levels and inflammation.
Cooling blankets are all over social media. But do they help you sleep? Here’s what we know so far.
Many Americans are deficient in vitamin D, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which affect energy levels.
The message that blue light from screens stops you from falling asleep is essentially a myth, albeit a very convincing one. Here’s what’s really going on.
Sleep habits can be improved by making shifts in both daytime and evening routines.
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
Americans have long been divided over adopting permanent standard versus permanent daylight saving time. But support for permanent standard time grew dramatically between 2021 and 2024.
Troubled sleep is often seen as a personal problem, a failure individuals need to fix. However, literature and art can help us question the cultural and systemic issues keeping us up at night.
Naps can be rejuvenating and beneficial to attentiveness and overall health, but the length of naps and the time of day are key.
Exposure to screens before bedtime can contribute to chronic sleep deprivation, which raises the risk for anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts.
Make it stop! Six ways to stop your racing mind and get the sleep you need.
REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during sleep.
Screen time overload? Here’s how to regain control and boost your health.
Almost half of the participants in a study of bedrooms said they have or might have a sleep problem and they would prefer not to use the room for multiple activities.
Americans are divided on their preference for daylight saving time versus standard time. But research shows that our bodies fare better when aligned with the natural light of standard time.
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Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University
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Professor and Head of Paediatric Sleep Research, CQUniversity Australia
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Fellow in Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development, University of Minnesota
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Lecturer of Psychology in Education, University of York
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Assistant Professor of Nursing, Emory University
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Principal Fellow, Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne
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Ph.D. student in Developmental Psychology, University of Denver
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Researcher, Auditory Perception and Cognition, RMIT University
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Consultante scientifique (courtage et curation) et cofondatrice Immerscience
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Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, Podcast at MissPerceived, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Trinity College
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Honorary Associate in Sleep, Circadian and Memory Neuroscience, The Open University
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Postdoctoral research fellow, RIKEN
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Denver