Health
New survey shows your relationship status tallies with how well you sleep
A new survey of Australian adults has found your relationship status can impact how well you sleep.
Feb 23, 2022
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Sleep disorders
Healthy sleep needs a healthy day: Boost exercise to beat your bedtime blues
Early riser or night owl, everyone appreciates a good night's sleep. But despite the best of intentions, quality sleep can elude us, sometimes to the point where it can contribute to serious health issues.
Mar 1, 2024
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Bonus for superior snoozing: Students who meet 8-hour sleep challenge do better on finals
Students given extra points if they met "The 8-hour Challenge"—averaging eight hours of sleep for five nights during final exams week—did better than those who snubbed (or flubbed) the incentive, according to Baylor University ...
Dec 3, 2018
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What happens when we sleep, and why we need just the right amount each night
Research shows adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimal health, and children need more.
Mar 17, 2023
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A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more healthy sleep
You probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you've found yourself still lying awake at 2 a.m. after enjoying a cup of coffee with dessert. But did you know that your eating choices throughout ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sleep keeps teens on track for good mental health
As families settle back into a new school year, sleep experts at the University of South Australia are reminding parents about the importance of teenagers getting enough sleep, cautioning them that insufficient sleep can ...
Feb 10, 2021
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Video: What to do for a healthier heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart disease refers to a range of conditions, of which many can be prevented or treated by making healthy ...
Feb 2, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Sleep deprivation benefited our ancestors, yet harms us now. Staying fit may help us cope
Humans need less sleep than our closest evolutionary relatives. However, we often sleep less than we need.
Jul 17, 2023
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Erratic sleep patterns linked to elevated blood pressure in teens with extra belly weight
Staying awake later into the night and sleeping in on the weekends are hallmarks of adolescent behavior, however, erratic sleep patterns may have consequences for future heart health by increasing blood pressure among teens ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Most Americans struggle to get good sleep
Nearly half of American adults are not getting the sleep they need, a new study shows.
Nov 9, 2022
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