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What is short sleeper syndrome? Why some people, like Barack Obama, only need 6 hours of sleep a night
Short sleeper syndrome is a condition that allows some people to operate on less than six hours of …
Natalia Lusinski,Alex Dimitriu
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How to treat sleep apnea and prevent long-term health complications
To treat sleep apnea, you'll likely need to try a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machin…
Kelly Burch
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What causes sleep paralysis and how to reduce your risk
Sleep paralysis is common, and rarely harmful, though it can be scary. Here's what you should know …
Kelly Burch
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How to get more REM sleep - the internal 'therapy' that happens when you're unconscious
REM sleep is a stage of sleep when your heart rate increases, your blood pressure elevates, and you…
Ashley Laderer,Jason McKnight
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These Alternative Sleep Schedules Could Save You 20 Years Normally Spent In Bed
For example, in the '80s, Italian neurologist Claudio Stampi began to look into the benefits of pol…
Christina Sterbenz
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4 sleep hacks to improve your mood and energy levels, from keeping a diary to meditation techniques
Keeping a sleep log, using light cues to your advantage, and meditating before bed can help you sle…
Andrea Michelson
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People are taping their mouths shut while they sleep, claiming it helps snoring and dry mouth. Doctors say the practice can be risky.
TikTok users swear by the practice, but there's no conclusive research on its benefits, and experts…
Julia Naftulin
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Sleep apnea is more common in kids than previously thought. It could also be setting them up for failure at school.
Sleep apnea affects between 30% and 60% of obese teens. There could be a correlation between a lack…
Tasmiha Khan
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After 12 years together, my husband and I started sleeping in separate beds. It's the best self-care I've done as a mom.
The author says that when she tucks herself in at night, she doesn't have to worry about anyone but…
Kelly Burch
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Kim Kardashian says she sleeps just 5 hours a night — though experts don't recommend it
Kim Kardashian told Vogue she gets up at 5:30 AM daily to work out, usually going to bed at 12:30 A…
Anna Medaris Miller
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How to handle sleep regression in kids due to the pandemic, according to sleep expert Harvey Karp
Many children are experiencing sleep regression due to stress and being stuck inside. Harvey Karp, …
Harvey Karp
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What is short sleep syndrome? The rare condition that causes a lucky few, like Barack Obama, to only need 6 hours of sleep a night
Short sleep syndrome is a condition that allows some people to operate on less than six hours of sl…
Natalia Lusinski
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How to practice sleep meditation to fall asleep more easily
Sleep meditation is an effective way to calm your mind before bed, and it's proven to improve sleep…
Sara Shah
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4 ways alcohol negatively impacts the quality of your sleep
Alcohol might help you fall asleep, but drinking before bed leads to less restful and restorative s…
Erin Heger
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What is acute insomnia? How to diagnose and treat your short-term sleeping troubles
Acute insomnia is when your sleep troubles last for less than a month, and are the result of stress…
Honah Liles
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How to figure out the cause of your insomnia and resolve your sleep troubles
Insomnia can be caused by many lifestyle factors and medical conditions. Here's how to determine wh…
Kelly Burch
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4 ways to stay cool at night and sleep better in hot temperatures
You should take these measures to stay cool at night if you've been having difficulty sleeping in h…