Experts explain the science behind later school start times
For many teenagers, the hardest part of the school day may begin well before the first bell rings: waking up when their brains are still wired for sleep.
Aug 18, 2026
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Psychological Phenomena: News and Research on Sleep Duration
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Study links sleeping long hours with higher levels of an Alzheimer's-related protein
Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer's-related protein in the blood, even after accounting for other health factors, a new study from UT Health San Antonio, the academic ...
Jul 16, 2026
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Neck pain at work may stem from poor sleep, stress and high workload—not just bad posture, AI study shows
Artificial intelligence could predict an individual office worker's risk of musculoskeletal injury in specific body parts, a study by QUT health and data scientists has found.
Jul 13, 2026
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Wearable device reveals how sleep changes from freshman to senior year for college students
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human health that plays a crucial role in cognitive function, academic performance and social interactions. A study published in PLOS One by Yao Zhao at Temple University, U.S., and colleagues ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Short daily home dialysis is better for preserving physical activity
Short daily home dialysis (SDHD) is associated with sustained preservation of physical activity, better postdialysis recovery, and improved sleep compared with conventional in-center hemodialysis (ICHD), according to a study ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Enough sleep and moderate-to-vigorous activity may protect mental health in middle age, study says
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is more important for mental health in middle age than light physical activity, according to a new study by the University of Oulu and ODL Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine. ...
Jun 1, 2026
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In epilepsy, poor sleep is associated with dementia
For people with epilepsy, getting poor sleep was associated with a higher risk of dementia compared to people without epilepsy, according to a study published in Neurology. In addition, getting optimal sleep, six to eight ...
Apr 22, 2026
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A 'wake-up call' from leading sleep scientists: Nighttime warming threatens the sleep of billions
As the world heats up, nights are warming faster than days where most people live—and this ambient heat affects how well and how long people sleep. A new article by eminent sleep scientists, including the presidents of the ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Physical activity and appropriate sleep linked to subsequent lower dementia risk
An estimated 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and both its prevalence and cost are expected to increase, with global costs projected to reach $2 trillion dollars by 2030. Current treatments for preventing or ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Early birds, active folks less likely to develop ALS
Early birds and active folks are less likely to develop the degenerative brain disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study says. People who are early birds had a 20% lower risk of ALS—also known as Lou ...
Feb 26, 2026
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