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Are Weighted Blankets Just a Marketing Gimmick?
Are Weighted Blankets Just a Marketing Gimmick?
Limited research indicates they can help with sleep and anxiety
John Kruse MD, PhD
Jun 27
Your Lousy Diet Might Be Keeping You Awake at Night
Your Lousy Diet Might Be Keeping You Awake at Night
Highly processed foods contribute to insomnia, plus a long list of other health problems
Annie Foley
Jun 17
Wrestling with Restless Legs Syndrome
Wrestling with Restless Legs Syndrome
Science grapples to understand and treat this severe cause of insomnia.
John Kruse MD, PhD
Jun 12
Don’t Confuse Fatigue with Sleepiness
Don’t Confuse Fatigue with Sleepiness
Research on fatigue is expanding our treatment options
John Kruse MD, PhD
May 6
Sleeping (Poorly?) with Pets
Sleeping (Poorly?) with Pets
New research reveals how well or poorly people sleep when dogs (or cats) are in the bedroom
The Conversation U.S.
Apr 12
Move More, Sleep Better: New Research Reveals Outsized Effects of a Little Exercise
Move More, Sleep Better: New Research Reveals Outsized Effects of a Little Exercise
Even modest doses of physical activity can dramatically improve sleep quality and duration, prompting a positive spiral to better physical…
Robert Roy Britt
Mar 27
The Truth About Cannabis and Sleep
The Truth About Cannabis and Sleep
Marijuana and CBD are both promoted as sleep aids, but science has yet to put the issue of their effectiveness to bed
Robert Roy Britt
Feb 5
Psychedelics and Sleep: The Promise of Microdosing LSD and Psilocybin
Psychedelics and Sleep: The Promise of Microdosing LSD and Psilocybin
Don’t stay up waiting for the verdict — the effectiveness of these drugs is far from certain. But here’s what we know.
Robert Roy Britt
Jan 29
The Foundation of Health and Happiness: Better Sleep
The Foundation of Health and Happiness: Better Sleep
Try this science-backed strategy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your slumber
Robert Roy Britt
Jan 8
The Four Stages of Sleep and What They Actually Do
The Four Stages of Sleep and What They Actually Do
Sleep better knowing how long each stage should last, what happens, and why you need to cycle through them several times
Robert Roy Britt
Dec 26, 2023
How Sleep Experts Sleep
How Sleep Experts Sleep
And what you can learn from their strategies to improve your sleep
Robert Roy Britt
Nov 28, 2023
Is Your Sleep Supplement Doing More Harm Than Good?
Is Your Sleep Supplement Doing More Harm Than Good?
Excess melatonin use in fall and winter can make you sluggish
Annie Foley
Nov 20, 2023
The Great (and Risky) Melatonin Experiment on Children
The Great (and Risky) Melatonin Experiment on Children
Supplement use soars amid worries over long-term side effects on developing brains and bodies. Here’s what pediatricians and sleep experts…
Robert Roy Britt
Nov 13, 2023
The Surprising Link Between Deep Sleep and Dementia
The Surprising Link Between Deep Sleep and Dementia
Less restorative sleep may increase cognitive decline
Annie Foley
Nov 8, 2023
Melatonin: More Than Just a Sleeping Pill
Melatonin: More Than Just a Sleeping Pill
Melatonin works better to reset clocks than to sedate humans.
John Kruse MD, PhD
Nov 7, 2023
Time Should Fall Back Permanently This Time
Time Should Fall Back Permanently This Time
Daylight Saving Time is a sleep scourge and a health risk, scientists say
Robert Roy Britt
Nov 1, 2023
The Man Who Sleeps 4 Hours a Night
The Man Who Sleeps 4 Hours a Night
I’m really worried about Gary, so I’m attempting an intervention
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 26, 2023
Bright Light is a Curse at Night
Bright Light is a Curse at Night
Odds of poor sleep, depression and other mental illnesses rise sharply with excessive evening lighting. The antidote is as natural as can…
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 24, 2023
The Line Between Conscious and Unconscious Just Got Fuzzier
The Line Between Conscious and Unconscious Just Got Fuzzier
During deep sleep, people can hear, process and respond to verbal input, new experiments reveal
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 12, 2023
Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure and a Downward Health Spiral
Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure and a Downward Health Spiral
If your sleep suffers, so does your health, in what becomes a circle of negative effects. Here’s what to do.
Robert Roy Britt
Oct 4, 2023
Americans Ask: Why Am I Always So Tired?
Americans Ask: Why Am I Always So Tired?
Searches about exhaustion and fatigue are soaring. Let’s pull back the covers on the causes and solutions.
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 21, 2023
Morning Workouts are Best for Weight Loss and Good Health
Morning Workouts are Best for Weight Loss and Good Health
Physical activity in the morning—especially when done outside—offers multiple benefits over evening workouts, research reveals
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 19, 2023
Insomnia and Depression: Seriously Frustrating Bedfellows
Insomnia and Depression: Seriously Frustrating Bedfellows
Lousy sleep can fuel depression, and depression can ruin sleep. But there are remedies for both, including several that offer a positive…
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 18, 2023
The Alarming Effects of Sleeping with the Lights On
The Alarming Effects of Sleeping with the Lights On
Light pollution, from outside or inside your room, is detrimental for health and well-being
Annie Foley
Aug 15, 2023
Moms Robbed of Sleep and Exercise Time During School Year
Moms Robbed of Sleep and Exercise Time During School Year
Parents spend more time actively engaged with their kids during the school year. But the difference is almost three times greater for moms.
The Conversation U.S.
Aug 9, 2023
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