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Can a Weighted Blanket Help My Insomnia?
By Jon SpaydeIf anxiety is at the root of your insomnia, says our expert, a weighted blanket may help.
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How Childhood Adversity Creates Toxic Stress
By Heidi WachterPioneering pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris is transforming how public-health advocates respond to the toxic stress created by childhood adversity. Here, she shares her prescription for healing.
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How Insomnia Leads to Weight Gain
By Heidi WachterChronic stress that keeps you up at night can increase the production of fat cells.
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How to Treat the Common Cold
By Christine SchrumHere are a few tips to nudge a cold out the door.
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PUMPING IRONY: In the Dark About Sleeplessness
By Craig CoxI may not be the best person to suggest that light pollution is keeping seniors awake.
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5 Tips to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
By Kaelyn RileyEstablish better bedtime habits with these simple strategies.
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Why Do I Feel Depressed and Fatigued When I Sleep Late?
By Jon SpaydeIt all depends on which stage of sleep you wake up in, says a sleep expert.
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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 Bergeson BeccoCalculate your sleep-related health risks by considering these six factors.
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Are You Drunk — or Just Sleep Deprived?
By Laine Bergeson BeccoResearch 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 Bergeson BeccoAligning 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.