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sleep

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Increased blood flow during sleep tied to critical brain function

Light Detectors

Wearable device may help shine light on health benefits of outdoor lighting

A man wearing a white shirt looks at an alarm clock while experiencing trouble sleeping

Insomnia, sleeping less than six hours may increase risk of cognitive impairment

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The Medical Minute: When working from home equals lack of sleep

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The Medical Minute: Seven ways to get enough sleep this holiday season

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College students may get health benefits from less than one extra hour of sleep

Sleep Health

'AI in Action': Machine learning may help scientists explore deep sleep

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Sleep and exercise affect new moms differently than new dads

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New project to study link between sleep and cognitive decline

Child-bedtime

Regular bedtimes and sufficient sleep for children may lead to healthier teens

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Shorter sleep can lead to dehydration

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Kids' sleep may suffer from moms' tight work schedules

insomnia

Researchers find new way to monitor sleep conditions and diagnose disorders

A young girl sleeps in bed, with her head on a pillow. Her head is facing the camera.

The Medical Minute: Promoting healthy summer sleep routines for your family

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Screen time before bed linked with less sleep, higher BMIs in kids

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