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Sleep Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, society is adapting to a new normal. At this critical juncture, sleeping well is…

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The Relationship Between Sex and Sleep

Wondering how sleep and your sex life are related? Learn how sleep and sex can affect one another and discover…

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How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?

Scientific research makes clear that sleep is essential at any age. Sleep powers the mind, restores the body, and fortifies…

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Why Do We Need Sleep?

Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you…

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Dr. John DeBanto

How Sleep Works

Even after decades of research, the exact reason why we sleep remains one of the most enduring and intriguing mysteries…

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Dr. Ealena Callender

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What Happens When You Sleep?

When you sleep, your body undergoes a series of changes that enable the rest that is vital to your overall…

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Teens and Sleep

The teenage years are a formative period. The brain and body experience significant development, and the transition to adulthood brings…
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Snoring in Children

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How Much Sleep Do Babies and Kids Need?

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Women and Sleep

Good sleep is essential for our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The average adult needs seven to nine hours of…
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Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?

Do women need more sleep than men? The research says yes, women need more sleep than men, up to 20…

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Healthy Sleep Tips

It’s well-established that sleep is essential to our physical and mental health. But despite its importance, a troubling percentage of…

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Dr. Heather Wright

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Bedtime Routines for Adults

One-third of Americans don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the CDC. If you’re one of them,…

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Why Are All-Nighters Harmful?

Anyone who’s faced a major deadline, whether for a project, a test in school, or an important business presentation, has…

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Anxiety and Sleep

Anxiety is frequently connected to sleeping problems. Excess worry and fear make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep…
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Depression and Sleep

Most people who have experienced depression know that it is often accompanied by sleeping problems. People with depression may find…
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Trauma and Sleep

Sleep issues are common after a traumatic experience. Understanding the links between trauma and sleep is one step towards healing…

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Circadian Rhythm

Can You Change Your Circadian Rhythm?

The human body follows an internal timekeeping system known as a circadian clock. This internal clock regulates the body’s natural…
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How to Prepare for the Start and End of Daylight Saving Time

The start and end of daylight saving time can affect circadian rhythm and disrupt your sleep cycle. Learn how to…
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How Age Affects Your Circadian Rhythm

Learn how the circadian rhythm changes as we age and how to improve sleep for people over 65.

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Diet and Exercise and Sleep

Diet, exercise, and sleep are three pillars of a healthy life. Our guide explores the relationships between these important lifestyle…
Physical Activity and Sleep

Exercise is essential to your overall health and wellbeing. Even small amounts of physical activity can improve your mood and…
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Nutrition and Sleep

It’s no secret that both nutrition and sleep play a fundamental role in our health, but the complex and important…

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Sleep Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Relationship Between Sex and Sleep

How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?

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Why Do We Need Sleep?

How Sleep Works

What Happens When You Sleep?

Children and Sleep

Teens and Sleep

Snoring in Children

How Much Sleep Do Babies and Kids Need?

Women and Sleep

Women and Sleep

Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?

Sleep Hygiene

Healthy Sleep Tips

Bedtime Routines for Adults

Why Are All-Nighters Harmful?

Mental Health

Anxiety and Sleep

Depression and Sleep

Trauma and Sleep

Circadian Rhythm

Can You Change Your Circadian Rhythm?

How to Prepare for the Start and End of Daylight Saving Time

How Age Affects Your Circadian Rhythm

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Diet and Exercise and Sleep

Physical Activity and Sleep

Nutrition and Sleep

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