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Health Aug 17

Why insomnia is becoming seen as a public health emergency in the U.S.

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery

Health Dec 18

Why some people can get away with only a little sleep every night

Short sleepers cruise by on four to six hours a night and don’t seem to suffer ill effects. Turns out they’re genetically built to require less sleep than the rest of us.

By Marla Broadfoot, Knowable Magazine

Health Oct 28

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How to prepare for the end of daylight saving time and potential health effects

The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. But it still may take a while to adjust your sleep habits, not to mention the downsides of leaving work in the dark or trying exercise while there's…

By Associated Press

Health Aug 04

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Study finds night owls have ‘superior cognitive function’ compared to early risers

According to the CDC, more than 1 in 3 adults say they are not getting sufficient sleep. Now, new research suggests it’s not just how much sleep you get, but what time you go to bed and wake up that…

By Laura Barrón-López, Veronica Vela

Health May 21

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Not getting enough sleep? Here’s how researchers say it affects your health

More than 50 million Americans struggle with chronic sleep disorders, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. New research suggests that being in tune with the body's circadian rhythm — a 24-hour internal clock that regulates sleep cycles —…

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery

Feb 26

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Why women, older and lower-income adults have more trouble sleeping

By John Yang, Sarah Clune Hartman, Andrew Corkery

The number of Americans taking medicine to get a good night’s rest is on the rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The survey found that women, older adults and people with lower incomes…

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Mar 09

11 things you can do to adjust to losing that hour of sleep tonight

By Deepa Burman, Hiren Muzumdar, The Conversation

As clocks march ahead of time Sunday morning and daylight saving time begins, there is a lot of anxiety around losing the hour of sleep and how to adjust to this change.

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Jan 01

Forget the crash diet. These 6 New Year’s resolutions are better for your health

By Julia Griffin

These ideas can improve both your physical and emotional wellbeing in 2019.

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Jan 05

Watch 3:12
Why more sleep could help kids do better in school and life

By PBS News Hour

Early school start times make kids feel jetlagged every day, says behavioral and social scientist Wendy Troxel. She shares her humble opinion on why it’s time to change kids’ morning routines.

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Jan 07

From vibrating pillowcases to smart pajama belts, sleep tech is flooding the market

By Megan Thielking, STAT

From shaking pillowcases to cooling mattress pads to smart belts for your pajamas, sleep technology has arrived. But not all of it's scientifically valid.

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