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If You Can't Sleep, You May Want to Blame Your Cell Phone

Mike Adams — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:55:20 +0000

While the technological advancements of the Smartphone might be helping you keep your busy life somewhat organized, new research suggests that it might actually be putting it in disarray by causing you to lose sleep.

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How Much Sleep Should You Get to Keep Your Memory Sharp?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:12:31 +0000

We all know getting too little sleep isn’t good for us, but did you know getting too much shuteye can make your memory worse, too?

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You'll Be Shocked to Learn How Unhealthy Sleeping with the Lights On Can Be

Don Deane — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:40:16 +0000

It’s long been understood that darkness is most conducive to a good night’s sleep and helps spur the production of sleep-causing chemicals, but doctors recently revealed just how disruptive sleeping with lights on can be to a person’s health.

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Are Morning People Happier Than Night Owls?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:15:53 +0000

Turns out those chirpy morning people really are happier than night owls — a new study says that as we get older, we tend to shift to more of a daytime schedule, and that it makes us more cheerful people overall.

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Craving Junk Food? Maybe You Just Need a Nap

Shauna Wright — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:24:32 +0000

Ever wondered why those donuts in your office look so appetizing first thing in the morning? New research shows we’re more likely to crave unhealthy foods when we’re tired.

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Can Laughing Help You Fall Asleep? The Not-So-Funny Answer May Surprise You

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:14:36 +0000

Looks like there’s actually a really good reason so many networks have comedians hosting late-night shows: laughing producing melatonin, a hormone that helps us sleep.

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Is Snoring Hazardous to Your Health?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:15:00 +0000

Snoring isn’t just annoying to people within earshot, it can also be dangerous.

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Where You Live Could Be the Difference Between a Great and a Terrible Night of Sleep

Mike Adams — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:52:09 +0000

Is it possible that your geographical location could be affecting your sleep?

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Sleepwalking — Who's Doing It and Why?

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:25:16 +0000

Sleepwalking might seem like an isolated phenomena that only few people suffer from, but it may be more common that previously thought — especially among those who take sleep aids.

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Sleep or Sex — Which Do Americans Prefer?

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:19:44 +0000

Sleep or sex? It’s a tough choice, since both have their own unique benefits for the body.

So, which would Americans rather have?

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7 Amazing Apps That Will Help You Get the Best Night of Sleep Ever

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:22:36 +0000

Many of us have become so addicted to our phones that we can’t stand having to put them down, even when we’re driving. If you’re one of the technologically obsessed who hates to be parted from your phone even to sleep, you’re in luck.

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How Much Sleep You Get Can Have a Major Impact on Your Heart's Health

Shauna Wright — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:41:23 +0000

Most of us know our diets play a big part in heart health, but did you know the amount of sleep you get can have an impact, too?

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Could the Key to Losing Weight Be A Good Night's Sleep?

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:50:58 +0000

The weight loss industry has come out with a seemingly unending supply of new miracle products meant to help us in our pursuits to fit into a smaller pair of jeans, but, according to a new study, the most he

Could Taking Sleeping Pills Be Hazardous to Your Health?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:08:23 +0000

Popular prescription sleeping pills like Ambien and Lunesta may increase the risk of developing cancer and premature death, according to a study published in the medical journal BMJ Open.

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Do You Sleep with a Teddy Bear? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:21:49 +0000

Forget about a clear conscious or sleeping pills — according to a new survey, the best way to get a good night rest is a teddy bear.

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Loneliness Can Literally Make You Lose Sleep

Kathy Landin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:51:41 +0000

A new study shows that being lonely can have an effect on how well you sleep. The research concluded that people who feel lonely are more likely to wake up during the night and experience fragmented sleep.

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Trouble Sleeping Could Mean Higher Risk of Heart Attack

Kathy Landin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:24:25 +0000

If you have trouble falling asleep, you may be at a higher risk of having a heart attack, according to a recent study of people with insomnia.

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