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Night Owls Could Be Upping Their Mental Health Risks
FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – People who regularly stay up until the wee hours of the morning could be harming their mental health, a new study finds. Regardless of whether people were morning larks or a...
Sleep Restriction Tied to Negative Cognitive Effects in Teens With Overweight, Obesity
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – Adolescents with overweight or obesity may be more vulnerable to negative cognitive effects following sleep restriction, according to a study published online May 20 in...
Does It Matter What You Eat or Drink Before Bed?
SUNDAY, May 19, 2024 – If you suddenly find yourself craving food or drink right before you head to bed, one expert suggests you steer clear of big meals and caffeine. "From a sleep standpoint, you...
Science Shows How Night Shifts Help Bring on Disease
TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 – Night shift work can increase a person’s risk of chronic disease, and a new study reveals one possible explanation for this. It appears that just a few days on a night shift s...
Popular Teens (Especially Girls) May Get Less Sleep
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – Popular teens pay a price for being so well-liked by their peers, a new study shows. The popular crowd are less likely to get the 8 to 10 hours of sleep recommended for...
Melatonin Gummies to Get Safety Labeling, Child-Safe Bottles After Poisonings
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – In the wake of a sharp rise in the number of young children accidentally eating melatonin supplements, an industry group has called for tougher safety guidelines for...
Americans Short on Sleep, Stressed Out About It: Poll
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – While more than half of Americans say they would feel better with more sleep, only 42% say they are getting as much shut-eye as they need, a new poll finds. "This is nearly...
Late Bedtime, Irregular Sleep Tied to Academic Problems in Teens
WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 – Later sleep timing and greater sleep variability are risk factors for certain academic problems among adolescents, according to a study published online March 5 in SLEEP. ...
Millions in United States May Hear Gunshots at Night
TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 – The sound of nighttime gunshots potentially impacts millions of people in U.S. cities, according to a study published online April 2 in the Journal of General Internal ...
Sleep Disorders Increase Risk for High Health Care Use in Children With Chronic Illness
FRIDAY, April 5, 2024 – Sleep disorders are associated with an increased risk for heightened health care utilization (HU) in children with chronic medical conditions, according to a study published...
Tough Work Hours in 20s, 30s Tied to Worse Health Decades Later
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 – A rotten work schedule in young adulthood can affect a person’s middle-aged health, a new study finds. Young adults who worked shifts outside the usual 9-to-5 schedule were ...
ACC: Short Sleep Duration Linked to Risk of Developing Hypertension
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 – Short sleep duration is associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension, according to a study scheduled for presentation at the annual meeting of the...
Good Sleep Can Make You Feel Young
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 – A good night’s sleep can make you feel years younger, while crummy sleep leaves you doddering around like an oldster, a new study shows. Sleeping well enough to feel e...
Regular, Long-Term Physical Activity Tied to Better Sleep Outcomes
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 – Physically active people have a lower risk for some poor sleep outcomes, according to a study published online March 26 in BMJ Open. Erla Bjornsdottir, Ph.D., from ...
Could Regular Exercise Cure Your Insomnia? New Research Says Yes
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 – Folks who consistently work out two to three times a week are less likely to suffer from insomnia, a new study says. That sort of long-term commitment to exercise also...
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