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Young Reporter: The Power of Our Sleep - Aaliyah A Townley Grammar

A good night's sleep is crucial for our health, mood, and performance.

Small changes such as sticking to a sleep schedule and creating a bedtime routine can make a big difference. [ more ]

Axios

Americans aren't getting enough sleep - and tech might not help

Most U.S. adults aren't getting enough sleep.

Sleeping seven or more hours is crucial for your health. [ more ]

Fatherly

1 In 5 Parents Give Their Kids Melatonin For Sleep - Here's What They May Not Know

The use of melatonin among children in the United States has increased significantly in recent years.

There are concerns about the lack of regulation and quality control of melatonin supplements.

Some parents are giving melatonin to children as young as preschoolers. [ more ]

Bustle

Don't Want To Get Up Just Yet? TikTok Suggests "Hurkle-Durkling"

The Scottish term 'hurkle-durkle' is becoming popular on TikTok, referring to staying in bed even when you know you should get up.

Hurkle-durkling is all about prioritizing your urge to snooze and enjoying the comfort of your bed. [ more ]

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Can This Viral Bedtime Mocktail' Actually Help You Fall Asleep?

Tart cherry juice and magnesium powder are ingredients in the viral sleepy girl mocktail that is claimed to aid sleep.

While tart cherry juice contains a small amount of melatonin, there is limited scientific evidence on its effectiveness as a sleep aid. [ more ]

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Nature

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Data science

Sleep pressure modulates single-neuron synapse number in zebrafish - Nature

Sleep plays a crucial role in synaptic plasticity and homeostasis, impacting learning and memory through renormalization of synapses during rest. [ more ]

Mail Online

2 weeks ago

Popular children at school get the least sleep - especially girls

Popular teenagers, especially girls, sleep less due to time dedicated to friendships, leading to sleeping difficulties and impacting mental health and school performance. [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

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Why am I Always Tired and Have No Energy, Female?

Women often feel fatigue due to various reasons such as lack of sleep, circadian rhythm disturbances, hormonal imbalances, and stress. [ more ]

HuffPost

Is It Better To Shower In The Morning Or At Night? Well, It Depends.

Showering at night can enhance sleep by augmenting the decrease in core body temperature necessary for sleep initiation.

To thoroughly take advantage of sleep-related benefits, you should try to shower approximately 30 minutes or less before bed. [ more ]

Mail Online

Health guru reveals age a child should stop sharing a bed with parents

Motor neurons work subconsciously during sleep

Synchronized heartbeats benefit co-sleeping [ more ]

Scary Mommy

A Mom Swears This One Green Flag Is The Key To A Great Partner

A green flag in a relationship is when your partner respects your need for rest and sleep.

A partner who tries to keep you awake and deprive you of sleep is a red flag of narcissistic and abusive behavior. [ more ]

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100 tiny changes to transform your life: from the one-minute rule to pyjama yoga

Not setting a morning alarm.

During the pandemic, I found I didn't need to set one.

Now, I very rarely do.

Inverse

2 months ago

This Specific Type of Sleep Could Help Protect You From Dementia

Dementia is a result of significant cognitive decline affecting daily activities.

Risk factors for dementia include lifestyle habits like poor sleep. [ more ]

Fatherly

This 20-Minute Mindfulness Practice Boosts Your Brain And Helps You Sleep Better

Yoga nidra is a meditative practice that can help improve sleep and cognition.

Novice practitioners can achieve the sleep and brain-boosting benefits of yoga nidra. [ more ]

Inverse

Can this Common Element Cure America's Sleep Problems?

The 'sleepy girl mocktail' is a popular drink on social media that is said to aid in sleep.

Tart cherry juice contains melatonin and tryptophan, which may help with sleep. [ more ]

New York Post

New Year can bring better sleep at night if you follow these 9 smart steps

When it comes to setting healthy resolutions for the New Year, sleep is just as essential as nutrition and exercise, experts agree.

Scary Mommy

The Type Of Screen Time Your Teen Get Before Bed Matters

Passive screen time, like watching TV or surfing the internet, is better for kids' sleep than interactive screen time like texting or playing video games.

Teens who talk and text in the hour before bed take an average of 30 minutes longer to fall asleep. [ more ]

Flipboard

Study: Disrupted sleeps leads to increase in anxiety and depression symptoms | Flipboard

The American Psychological Association found that when people had their sleep disrupted, they reported fewer positive emotions.

BuzzFeed

Productivity

38 Useful Things Under $50 To Help Make Working From Home Better In 2024

Blue-light-blocking glasses help reduce eye strain and improve sleep

USB-powered cooling pad with three fans keeps laptop cool during work [ more ]

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Productivity

Poker Strategy WIth Alex Fitzgerald: How To Multi-Table Effectively

Play fewer tables to be more effective

Get enough sleep and use caffeine wisely [ more ]

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Science

January 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

Sleep Potion Boots Delta Waves Experiments dating back as far as 1913 have pointed toward a natural sleep potion in the body fluids of an animal that induces sleep when it is injected into another animal.

HuffPost

Parenting

iPhones Have A Built-In White Noise Feature That No One Knows About

While many folks shop online to find a white noise machine, which can range from $20 to more than $100, there may be no need.

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Parenting

5 Things Doctors Always Do To Avoid Getting Sick At The Holidays

Get enough sleep to boost your immune system and reduce the risk of getting sick.

Stay up to date on routine vaccinations for the best protection against circulating strains. [ more ]

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Alcohol: Better without it in dry January DW 12/30/2023

Abstaining from alcohol can lead to better sleep, normalized blood pressure, improved digestion, and a healthier liver.

Alcohol activates catecholamines, including adrenaline, preventing proper rest at night. [ more ]

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Alcohol: Better without it during dry January DW 12/30/2023

Abstaining from alcohol can lead to improved sleep, normalized blood pressure, better digestion, and a healthier liver.

Alcohol can disrupt sleep patterns and raise blood pressure, while abstaining from alcohol can lead to better sleep and normalized blood pressure. [ more ]

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Digital life

Dakota Johnson Sleeps Up To 14 Hours A Day & People Don't Know Whether To Be Impressed Or Jealous

Dakota Johnson's response to Ellen DeGeneres about her birthday party still resonates years later.

People on Twitter admire and envy Dakota Johnson's well-restedness. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

People Who Can Fall Asleep Quickly Are Revealing Their Top-Secret Sleep Tricks

The actions you take throughout the day have a significant impact on your ability to sleep

Implementing a consistent sleep routine and avoiding caffeine and screens before bed can improve sleep quality [ more ]

HuffPost

Read This If You Use An E-Reader Before Bed

E-readers emit less sleep-harming light than other electronic devices, but they still emit some blue light that can affect sleep.

Compared to paper books, e-readers are more likely to delay circadian rhythm, interfere with melatonin production, and reduce deep stages of sleep. [ more ]

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Sleeping on a regular schedule is key to health benefits, researcher says

Experts say consistent sleep schedule is more important than getting 8 hours of sleep

People who get 7 or 6 hours of sleep can still lead healthy lives as long as they have consistent sleep routines [ more ]

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10,000 naps a day: how chinstrap penguins survive on microsleeps

Chinstrap penguins sleep in short bursts of four seconds at a time, allowing them to keep watch over their nests.

Their fragmented sleep is sustained throughout the day, and they do not enter into deeper sleep. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Should you share a bed with your pet when you sleep?

Pets can help ease anxiety, depression, and reduce stress levels.

Sleeping with pets can lead to sleep disruptions and affect overall sleep quality.

Finding a solution like separate sleeping areas or a bigger bed can help improve sleep when sharing a bed with pets. [ more ]

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Are Edibles Actually Good for Sleep?

The use of marijuana edibles for better sleep is popular, but the effectiveness varies among individuals.

Some studies suggest that marijuana helps with falling asleep faster but may impair sleep quality.

Research on edibles shows mixed results with some studies finding shorter sleep duration and poorer overall sleep. [ more ]

Flipboard

be Well: This diet could help you lose weight and sleep better | Flipboard

The Met Flex Diet can help with weight loss and better sleep.

Dr. Ian Smith discusses the benefits of the Met Flex Diet on the show. [ more ]

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A window to the outside' allows people to interact while they sleep

Research shows that people can respond and interact during almost all stages of sleep.

The study suggests that the border between wakefulness and sleep is more porous than previously thought. [ more ]

Inverse

3 Backwards Sleep Science "Hacks" That Can Help Cure Your Insomnia

Keep your bedroom dark and cool for optimal sleep.

Wind down two hours before bedtime to promote drowsiness and better sleep. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Short Naps Have Major Benefits for Your Mind

Napping has been stigmatized in the US, but sleep scientists are increasingly recognizing its benefits.

Recent research suggests that short naps of 20 to 30 minutes can have cognitive benefits and improve mood.

The urge to nap is governed by homeostatic sleep pressure and circadian rhythms, and genetics play a role in individual differences. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Why Some Seniors Are Choosing Pot Over Pills

Seniors are increasingly turning to cannabis for medicinal purposes, particularly for sleep, pain, and anxiety.

The percentage of seniors in the US using cannabis has significantly increased in recent years.

There is a lack of scientific research on the medicinal benefits and risks of cannabis for older adults. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

People with obesity burn less energy during day

New research suggests that weight influences how and when bodies burn energy.

People with a healthy weight use more energy during the day, while those with obesity spend more energy during the night.

The timing of when our bodies burn energy differs in those with obesity, but the reasons for this are still unclear. [ more ]

Inverse

How Much Sleep Do You Need When You Are Sick? A Lot More Than You Think

Sleeping well when sick is easier said than done.

Listening to your body and optimizing sleep is important when sick. [ more ]

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