Two sleep experts offer advice for parents and caregivers of teenage children who can’t seem to get enough sleep. Sleep problems among teenagers are common: While most teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night, research shows that the vast majority of US teenagers get far less. Sleep deprivation among teens can threaten...
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Study provides first direct evidence explaining why we sleep
By Paul McClure A new study has provided the first direct evidence to explain the function of sleep Depositphotos Researchers have combined physics and biology in a study that provides the first direct evidence explaining why we sleep. Viewing the brain like a biological computer whose resources are drained during waking, they demonstrated that sleep resets...
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9 Pharmacist-Backed Supplements for Sleep
Written by Jill Barat, PharmD | Reviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD Key takeaways: If you’ve found yourself tossing and turning at night or waking up in the wee hours unable to go back to sleep, you’re not alone. About 30% of adults deal with insomnia. Natural supplements are a popular treatment option. But is there...
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7 Ways to Fall Back Asleep When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night
Written by Ana Gascon Ivey | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. If you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, you may have insomnia.If you awaken and are unable to drift off after 10 to 15 minutes,...
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How to Sleep With Acid Reflux: 8 Expert-Backed Tips
Written by Cheyenne Buckingham, BS | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Published on June 12, 2023 Key takeaways: The burning sensation of acid reflux can be particularly painful when you’re lying down — so much so that it can wake you up. Apart from medication, you can make your sleeping situation a bit more...
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Study shows how the brain coordinates neuronal processing and communication during sleep
by Ingrid Fadelli, Medical Xpress The recorded signal reveals when neurons fire. Credit: Christian Burkert / Volkswagen-Stiftung / Universität Bonn. Past neuroscience studies have shown that while humans are sleeping, the brain remains highly active, consolidating memories and removing toxins accumulated during waking hours. While memory consolidation during sleep is a widely documented phenomenon, the...
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Study shows how the brain coordinates neuronal processing and communication during sleep
by Ingrid Fadelli, Medical Xpress The recorded signal reveals when neurons fire. Credit: Christian Burkert / Volkswagen-Stiftung / Universität Bonn. Past neuroscience studies have shown that while humans are sleeping, the brain remains highly active, consolidating memories and removing toxins accumulated during waking hours. While memory consolidation during sleep is a widely documented phenomenon, the...
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Exploring the deep connections between adolescent sleep and overall health
by SRI International Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As director of SRI’s Human Sleep Research Program, Fiona Baker studies the complex interplay between sleep and overall health and well-being. Much of her work has been focused on sleep patterns in adult women, but recently her attention has turned to adolescents. Adolescence is a crucial time for developing healthy sleep patterns as...
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Sleep too much or too little and you might get sick more, scientists find
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers Credit: Shutterstock A good night’s sleep can solve all sorts of problems—but scientists have now discovered new evidence that sleeping well may make you less vulnerable to infection. Scientists at the University of Bergen recruited medical students working in doctors’ surgeries to hand out short questionnaires to patients, asking about...
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Can you learn a language in your sleep? We found you may be able to pick up some words
by Matthieu Koroma, The Conversation For all sleep-learning’s promises, memorising words while awake was still five times more efficient. Credit: PaeGAG/Shutterstock From Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World to Dexter’s Laboratory cartoon series, sleep-learning has been a recurring theme in fiction. The idea that we can learn while asleep has fascinated many, but whether it is sheer fantasy or scientifically...