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Better Sleep, Better Marriage?
By Heidi WachterHow much you sleep could influence marital arguments, a recent study says.
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Connecting Sleep and Genes
By Craig CoxAre people with certain genes more prone to sleep disorders?
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PUMPING IRONY: Try Counting Sheep
By Craig CoxNearly half of the senior set isn’t getting enough sleep, but efforts to address the problem seem to be more entertaining than effective.
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Night Owls Are From Mars
By Courtney HelgoeA study finds a gene for being a late sleeper.
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How to Measure Your Sleep Satisfaction
By Laine BergesonCalculate your sleep-related health risks by considering these six factors.
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Are You Drunk — or Just Sleep Deprived?
By Laine BergesonResearch shows that losing sleep slows your response speeds as much (or more) than if you’d had a couple cocktails.
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Get in Sync
By Laine BergesonAligning your body’s clocks is key to your wellness. Here’s how to achieve optimum circadian health.
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Reclaim Your Sleep Rhythm
By Frank Lipman, MDHow to reset your internal clock and get the rest you need.
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Sleep & Genes: Q&A With Jonathan Cedernaes, MD, PhD
By Experience Life StaffA new study finds that one bad night’s sleep can harm your body’s metabolic processes. The study’s author explains how.
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One Bad Night’s Sleep Can Affect Your Genes
By Elizabeth KusterResearchers have determined that losing just one night of sleep can alter the genes that regulate your metabolism.
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Social-Media Use Linked to Sleep Problems in Millenials
By Craig CoxFrequent visitors to popular channels may toss and turn more often.
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Snacking When You Should Be Sleeping May Impair Memory
By Craig CoxUCLA study suggests late-night meals could lead to cognitive disorders.
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Late Bedtimes for Teens May Cause Weight Gain as Adults
By Craig CoxA new study suggests staying up too late could lead to added pounds.
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How to Take a Nap
By Experience Life StaffA little preparation can help you reap the restorative benefits of a midday rest.
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Early to Bed, Happy to Rise
By Alexandra SmithResearchers found that subjects who went to sleep and got up earlier reported better moods.
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A Single Poor Night’s Sleep Can Age You
By Craig CoxA new study shows cell damage and signs of accelerated aging after only one sleepless night.
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Sleep Well Weekend Challenge
By Experience Life TeamJump-start a healthier bedtime routine with our Sleep Well Weekend Challenge!
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Sleep Deficit
By Kermit PattisonSkimping on sleep can increase stress, undermine metabolism, suppress immunity, and set you up for a host of serious health problems.
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How Sleep Clears the Mind
By Experience Life StaffUniversity of Rochester Medical Center research reports that while we sleep, our brains flush out toxins that build up when we’re awake — allowing us to clear our heads.
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What Lurks Under the Covers
By Experience Life StaffMattresses, pillows, and other bedding can contain chemicals that, while intended to make sleep safer, actually have the opposite effect.
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How To Be A “Morning Person”
By Maggie Fazeli FardStaff writer and natural night owl Maggie Fazeli Fard shares her tips to become an early bird and considers why it’s not always “better” to be a morning person.