Sleep Deprivation

Youtube teen sleep

YouTube is more disruptive to teen sleep than other popular apps, researchers say

Children's Health

School start times, screen time late in the evening exacerbate sleep deprivation in teens

Teen sleep deprivation

Struggling to wake up in the morning? Sleep inertia may be to blame

Sleep Inertia Waking Up

Regular marijuana use may harm sleep quality, new study finds

Marijuana use and sleep

A good night's sleep can be elusive for many people with type 2 diabetes

Diabetes and sleep disorders

Recovering from sleep deprivation is no quick fix

Sleep deprivation recovery

Just three nights of little sleep can negatively affect your health, data shows

Sleep deprivation and our health

Rough night sleeping? New research suggests your morning cup of coffee doesn't help as much as you think

Caffeine and sleep deprivation

Adults who sleep less than six hours a night are at higher risk for dementia

Sleep Alzheimer's

In a busy world, sleep sits at the epicenter of health and happiness

Better Sleep tips

Not getting enough REM sleep may shorten your life

REM sleep mortality rate

Hoping to sleep better? Researchers debunk common myths

How to get better sleep

Turns out, you can't actually catch up on sleep, according to this study

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This is how much sleep parents lose after having a kid

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Experiencing regular pain? Improving sleep quality could provide relief, study suggests

Woman sleeping in bed

Think twice about reaching for this all-natural sleep aid supplement

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Excessive sleepiness during the day could be a warning sign of Alzheimer's

Sleep Stock Photo

Study: If you’re not getting enough sleep, expect a thicker waistline

Philadelphia ranks high for smoking, binge drinking and other unhealthy behaviors

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