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Exercise Before Bed Could Ruin Your Sleep

Exercise Before Bed Could Ruin Your Sleep

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Exercise is a good thing, but a good thing at the wrong time might not be so good. New research from Monash University in Australia shows that exercising too close...

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Exercise Before Bed Could Ruin Your Sleep

Exercise is a good thing, but a good thing at the wrong time might not be so good. New research from Monash University in Australia shows that exercising too close...

Just 46 Extra Minutes of Sleep Boosts Gratitude

Just 46 Extra Minutes of Sleep Boosts Gratitude

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Scientists at Baylor University found that an average of 46 minutes of additional sleep per night is linked to improvements in well-being such as an increase in feelings of gratitude,...

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Just 46 Extra Minutes of Sleep Boosts Gratitude

Scientists at Baylor University found that an average of 46 minutes of additional sleep per night is linked to improvements in well-being such as an increase in feelings of gratitude,...

Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep for Adults

Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep for Adults

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New research from Australia says weighted blankets are effective at improving sleep in adults with insomnia and mental conditions like anxiety and depression.

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Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep for Adults

New research from Australia says weighted blankets are effective at improving sleep in adults with insomnia and mental conditions like anxiety and depression.

Screens in Bed Cause Sleep Problems for Kids

Screens in Bed Cause Sleep Problems for Kids

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Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found using a device before bed did not disrupt sleep, but the adolescents who used a phone, tablet, computer or gaming...

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Screens in Bed Cause Sleep Problems for Kids

Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found using a device before bed did not disrupt sleep, but the adolescents who used a phone, tablet, computer or gaming...

Deep Sleep Appears to Protect Against Dementia

Deep Sleep Appears to Protect Against Dementia

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Scientists at Monash University in Australia have found found that deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep, may prevent dementia.

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Deep Sleep Appears to Protect Against Dementia

Scientists at Monash University in Australia have found found that deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep, may prevent dementia.

Junk Food Messes With Your Sleep

Junk Food Messes With Your Sleep

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Researchers at Uppsala University found eating an unhealthy diet affected the quality of the sleep of their study participants.

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Junk Food Messes With Your Sleep

Researchers at Uppsala University found eating an unhealthy diet affected the quality of the sleep of their study participants.

Weighted Blankets Increase Melatonin Production

Weighted Blankets Increase Melatonin Production

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New research from Uppsala University in Sweden shows weighted blankets increase melatonin levels during sleep.

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Weighted Blankets Increase Melatonin Production

New research from Uppsala University in Sweden shows weighted blankets increase melatonin levels during sleep.

Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

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A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.

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Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.

Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

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Researchers from Brigham Young University found teens are susceptible to weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases as a result of poor eating habits when they sleep less.

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Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

Researchers from Brigham Young University found teens are susceptible to weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases as a result of poor eating habits when they sleep less.

Natural Light Impacts Your Mood and Sleep

Natural Light Impacts Your Mood and Sleep

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Researchers at Monash University in Australia found that not getting enough natural sunlight each day has a direct impact on a person’s mood and sleep quality.

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Natural Light Impacts Your Mood and Sleep

Researchers at Monash University in Australia found that not getting enough natural sunlight each day has a direct impact on a person’s mood and sleep quality.

Deep Sleep Removes Brain Waste

Deep Sleep Removes Brain Waste

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Researchers at Northwestern University found deep sleep has the power to clear waste from the brain.

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Deep Sleep Removes Brain Waste

Researchers at Northwestern University found deep sleep has the power to clear waste from the brain.

Gut Health Linked to Sleep Health

Gut Health Linked to Sleep Health

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Japanese researchers found mice with depleted gut bacteria had trouble producing serotonin which they believe led to difficulty sleeping.

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Gut Health Linked to Sleep Health

Japanese researchers found mice with depleted gut bacteria had trouble producing serotonin which they believe led to difficulty sleeping.

Lack of Sleep Leads to Lack of Thought Control

Lack of Sleep Leads to Lack of Thought Control

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Researchers have discovered lack of sleep significantly affects your ability to stop unpleasant and unwanted thoughts from entering your mind.

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Lack of Sleep Leads to Lack of Thought Control

Researchers have discovered lack of sleep significantly affects your ability to stop unpleasant and unwanted thoughts from entering your mind.

A Weighty Solution to the Issue of Insomnia

A Weighty Solution to the Issue of Insomnia

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Researchers in Sweden found study participants reported significantly reduced insomnia severity, better sleep maintenance, a higher daytime activity level, and reduced symptoms of fatigue, depression and anxiety when sleeping with...

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A Weighty Solution to the Issue of Insomnia

Researchers in Sweden found study participants reported significantly reduced insomnia severity, better sleep maintenance, a higher daytime activity level, and reduced symptoms of fatigue, depression and anxiety when sleeping with...

Nomophomia Means Poor Sleep for Most College Students

Nomophomia Means Poor Sleep for Most College St...

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Research shows many students lose sleep because of a condition called nomophomia, which is the fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity.

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Nomophomia Means Poor Sleep for Most College St...

Research shows many students lose sleep because of a condition called nomophomia, which is the fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity.

Natural Light Equals Better Sleep and Brain Power

Natural Light Equals Better Sleep and Brain Power

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A newly released study showed office workers exposed to natural light during the day slept an average of 37 additional minutes at night and scored 42 percent better on cognitive...

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Natural Light Equals Better Sleep and Brain Power

A newly released study showed office workers exposed to natural light during the day slept an average of 37 additional minutes at night and scored 42 percent better on cognitive...

Refined Carbs Linked to Sleep Problems

Refined Carbs Linked to Sleep Problems

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A new study from Columbia University found women who consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar were more likely to develop insomnia.

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Refined Carbs Linked to Sleep Problems

A new study from Columbia University found women who consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar were more likely to develop insomnia.

Chronic Pain Linked to Gut Bacteria

Chronic Pain Linked to Gut Bacteria

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Research scientists found 19 different strains of bacteria in greater or lesser quantities in those suffering from the disease compared to the healthy control group.

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Chronic Pain Linked to Gut Bacteria

Research scientists found 19 different strains of bacteria in greater or lesser quantities in those suffering from the disease compared to the healthy control group.