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American teen did not sleep for 11 days and set a world record so dangerous Guinness had to ban it
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (332+ words) Gardner kept himself awake with Coca-Cola, loud music, and frequent showers, for a total of 264. 4 hours While Gardner, the 17-year-old self-proclaimed "science nerd," deprived himself of sleep, both his friends took turns monitoring his condition and making sure he didn't…...
Forgetting dreams could be an early sign of Australia's second biggest killer, study finds
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (109+ words) Early detection of Alzheimer's: New study reveals dreamless sleepers may be at risk9 News Early detection of Alzheimer's: New study reveals dreamless sleepers may be at risk - Download the 9 NEWS App here via Apple and Google Play - Make 9 News your preferred…...
Sleep Diagnostic Center to close after doctor's sentencing
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (568+ words) The Central Washington Sleep Center will close its doors April 30 after Dr. Eric Haeger's guilty plea in United States District Court to adulterating and misbranding medical devices with the intent to defraud or mislead. NANCE BESTON/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD MOSES…...
Gates Cambridge Conversations: Why do we sleep?
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (898+ words) People tend to sleep less as they age and have a reduction in deep sleep. If we know that deep sleep is important for memory formation and consolidation, we can seek ways to improve deep sleep as we age and…...
Punch bags, "slinging some tin, hitting the gym and dog walking among key stress busters
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (655+ words) April is Stress Awareness Month so Health & Protection spoke to professionals across the health and protection sectors to find out what their go-to exercises are for reducing stress. We have had a rich and varied response with hitting eight bells…...
How to Wake Up Earlier Without Feeling Tired
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (513+ words) Late-night scrolling through negative news and social media can disrupt sleep, increase stress and harm overall wellbeing, experts warn, urging people to rethink their evening routines and limit screen time before bed. Many people struggle to wake up in the…...
4 Sleeping positions that could be wrecking your posture
7+ min ago (794+ words) Contrary to popular belief, there isn't one "best" sleep position, says'Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, spinal and orthopedic surgeon and founder of NYNJ Spine. This is especially great news if'sleep is elusive'for you most nights and the thought of adding another potential…...
Study Identifies Why Nightmares Persist in Children and How to Break the Cycle
16+ hour, 58+ min ago (545+ words) TULSA, Okla. " Recently published research from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa proposes a new model to explain why nightmares can persist over time in children and how therapy can be designed to break that cycle. The…...
6 Everyday Habits That Can Shrink Your Brain
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (423+ words) Skipping sleep doesn't just leave you tired, it affects your brain's physical health. Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to reduced brain volume, particularly in areas responsible for memory and emotional regulation. During deep sleep, your brain clears toxins and…...
Snoring In Children May Signal Underlying Breathing Disorders - Specialist
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (461+ words) By Nazira Hasanah Nasaruddin KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Snoring among children should not be dismissed as a minor habit as it may signal underlying sleep-related breathing disorders that can impair physical growth, cognitive development and behaviour. She said raising awareness…...