Sleep Health
The Genetic Secret Behind the Natural Short Sleepers
Aimee Pugh Bernard begins her day while most of the world is still deep in slumber. An immunology professor at…
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Sleep Health
Science Struggles To Find Proof That Medical Marijuana Cures Sleeplessness
For millions of people struggling with insomnia, the search for a good night’s rest often leads them away from traditional…
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Sleep Health
Beyond Insomnia: Is a Broken Body Clock Driving Certain Types of Depression?
For millions of people living with depression, the struggle to maintain a normal sleep schedule feels like just another symptom…
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Sleep Health
Scientists Discover the Biological Clock That Tracks Your Sleep Debt
Most of us know the feeling of fighting through a late night when eyelids turn leaden and focus vanishes. For…
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Trading Blue Screens for Crimson Glows to Fix Your Nightly Rest
For millions of people, the ritual of winding down now involves a backlit screen, casting a sharp blue glow across…
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Why You Wake Up With a Wet Pillow and When to Worry About It
Waking up to find a damp patch on your pillow is a common experience that many people find embarrassing, yet…
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Sleep Health
The Hidden Connection Between Your Pillow and Your Prescription
Many Americans spend their nights tossing and turning, caught in a frustrating cycle of waking up at midnight or struggling…
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Sleep Health
Science Based Approach Offers New Hope for Night Shift Workers Struggling With Sleep
Millions of adults who trade their nights for days face a grueling battle with circadian misalignment, often leading to chronic…
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Google Overhauls Fitness Ecosystem With Massive Update to Health App and Wearables
Google is significantly expanding the capabilities of its wearable ecosystem this week with the rollout of Health version 5.11. This…
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