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Exercise Before Bed Could Ruin Your Sleep

Pay attention to when you exercise if you want to protect your sleep.

New research from Monash University in Australia shows that exercising too close to bedtime may disrupt your sleep in ways such as duration, timing and quality.

, April 21, 2025


Poor Sleep Keeps Your Brain from Taking Out the Trash

Better sleep keeps your brain clean from daily waste.

A new study from researchers at the University of Hong Kong found poor sleep among their older study participants prevented their brains from fully utilizing the built-in waste removal system.

, March 17, 2025


Just 46 Extra Minutes of Sleep Boosts Gratitude

A little more sleep may be the key to changing your outlook.

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, personal flourishing and resilience.

, December 02, 2024


Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep for Adults

A weighted blanket might be what you need to improve your sleep.

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

, October 21, 2024


Screens in Bed Cause Sleep Problems for Kids

Watch where you watch if you want to get some good sleep.

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 device in bed took longer to fall asleep and slept less than those who put their phone away before getting into bed.

, September 09, 2024


Good Sleep Stimulates Immunity

Why getting some good sleep helps hen you are sick.

Scientists believe they now we know why sleep helps when you are sick as new research from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany shows what happens to the immune system when someone gets good sleep.

, March 11, 2024


Deep Sleep Appears to Protect Against Dementia

Deep sleep is good for the brain.

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

, November 06, 2023


Napping Linked to Larger Brain Volume

Napping may be the key to keeping your brain healthy.

A new study from University College London has found regular daytime napping may help preserve brain health by slowing the rate of brain shrinkage during the aging process.

, July 10, 2023


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