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Sleep

The Genetic Secret Behind the Natural Short Sleepers

Aimee Pugh Bernard begins her day while most of the world is still deep in slumber. An immunology professor at the University of Colorado,…

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For millions of people struggling with insomnia, the search for a good night’s rest often leads them away from traditional prescriptions and…

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For millions of people living with depression, the struggle to maintain a normal sleep schedule feels like just another symptom of the…

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Most of us know the feeling of fighting through a late night when eyelids turn leaden and focus vanishes. For years, scientists…

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For millions of people, the ritual of winding down now involves a backlit screen, casting a sharp blue glow across the face…

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Waking up to find a damp patch on your pillow is a common experience that many people find embarrassing, yet medical experts…

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Many Americans spend their nights tossing and turning, caught in a frustrating cycle of waking up at midnight or struggling to drift…

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Millions of adults who trade their nights for days face a grueling battle with circadian misalignment, often leading to chronic exhaustion and…

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Many people treat their fitness goals like a chore to be cleared by the weekend, packing hours of gym time into Saturday…

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For decades, medical professionals have leaned on a general rule of thumb that any night with less than six hours of sleep…

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