A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2026 annual meeting found that people place different financial values on sleep, with those differences linked to factors such as age, income and existing attitudes about sleep.
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Can a simple scent released while you sleep improve your sense of smell, your memory or even the quality of your sleep? New research explores the benefits of passive olfactory stimulation.
Jun 9, 2026
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Lighting accounts for almost 8% of the world's energy usage. It makes up around 10–20% of domestic energy bills, with an even higher proportion in commercial premises like offices.
May 20, 2026
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People often describe anesthesia as something that puts a patient in a "deep sleep." An anesthesiologist enters the operating room, and part of their mission is to ensure that the patient is completely unaware of what is ...
May 13, 2026
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Most parents are aware of the current advice to switch off all screens at least an hour before bed. However, a recent study reveals this may not be necessary for every child. The study, from Deakin's Institute for Physical ...
May 3, 2026
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Melatonin is a naturally produced molecule that has long been suspected to play a role in healthy sleep, but it has been unclear how it does so. Now, Caltech researchers have discovered a mechanism through which melatonin ...
Apr 20, 2026
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A rise of high-tech recovery culture is underway. As sports science becomes increasingly accessible, we're seeing a trickle-down effect from elite athletes to weekend warriors, and even recreational exercisers, who are exploring ...
Apr 10, 2026
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The numbers are sobering: nearly 80% of the world's teenagers don't get enough physical activity, according to the World Health Organization. But a new longitudinal study from Université de Montréal suggests the seeds of ...
Apr 10, 2026
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While sleep is essential to health, nearly half of adults (45%) have not discussed sleep with their health care professional, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The health care conversation ...
Mar 30, 2026
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The first systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds a dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents. Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly ...
Mar 30, 2026
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