Is the NFL Starting to Take Sleep Science Seriously?

Is the NFL Starting to Take Sleep Science Seriously?

Imagine a conference championship game five or 10 years from now. The road team, having traveled to London and Las Vegas for its previous playoff games, arrives in Foxborough and engineers a shocking upset with the help of a surprising strategy: Even though the team’s quarterback is an All-Pro known for picking apart defenses, it employs a scaled-back, run-heavy game plan.

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Study: Sleep Apnea Treatment For Commercial Drivers Is Beneficial

Study: Sleep Apnea Treatment For Commercial Drivers Is Beneficial

Commercial truck drivers who get treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for two years may reduce their crash risk to the level of drivers without apnea, a study from Italy suggests.

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Could Chronic Sleep Problems Lead To Disability?

Do Chronic Sleep Problems Lead To Disability?

By Madeline Kennedy

(Reuters Health) – In adults of all ages, chronic sleep problems were linked with a greater risk of trouble with activities of daily living later in life, in a recent study.

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Constantly Looking for Good Sleep? It's Up To You

Constantly Looking for Good Sleep? It’s Up To You

Contrary to what you might think, good sleep is more under your control.

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Do Insects Actually Sleep? Find Out the Answer Here

Do Insects Actually Sleep? Find Out the Answer Here

Sleep is a necessary part of survival for most animals, but what about for bugs? Do insects sleep?

For scientists, sleep is such a rich area of research that entire institutes are dedicated to it. We know that humans sleep, of course. And pretty much every animal we’ve ever studied does, too. But what about insects? Julian Huguet investigates in today’s DNews special report.

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Which Mammal Do You Sleep the Most Like? Find Out Here

Which Mammal Do You Sleep the Most Like? Find Out Here

Do You Sleep More Like a Bear, Dolphin, Wolf or Lion?

You know those times when you can barely keep your eyes open, but your friend is wired with energy? Or when you’re just getting going on an evening project and your spouse is ready to call it a night? The explanation: Not everyone’s biological clock runs on the same schedule, says Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in sleep disorders.

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Study: Women More Likely To Have Sleep Issues Than Men

Study: Women More Likely To Have Sleep Issues Than Men

That women suffer from insomnia more than men is a pretty well-known fact, and as women age, it seems to become even more pronounced. But the cause of the gender divide, like many other aspects of health and mental health, hasn’t been totally clear. A new study, however, looks into how the sleep-wake cycle works in women and men under normal conditions–and understanding the difference in healthy individuals actually reveals a lot about why women have more trouble sleeping and why they wake up earlier than men.

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Study: Sleeping Naked Can Make You Healthier and Wealthier

Study: Sleeping Naked Can Make You Healthier, Wealthier

What if I told you in just 10 seconds a day, you can sleep better, make more money, reduce stress, and lose weight? Sleeping naked can do all these things and more. All you have to do is take off your clothes. While there are countless strategies floating around out there to help you improve in these areas, none is as simple—and many are less effective—as stripping down before you go to sleep.

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Is Lack of Sleep A Reason For Hillary Clinton's Health Issues?

Is Lack of Sleep A Reason For Hillary Clinton’s Health Issues?

Did lack of sleep contribute to Hillary Clinton getting pneumonia?

The bout of pneumonia suffered by Hillary Clinton has shed light on a problem seldom seen by American voters: The long days, little sleep, cross-country travel, bad food and kissing babies add up to a recipe for illness for presidential candidates and aides.

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Is it healthy to wear earplugs while sleeping? New concerns arise

Is it healthy to wear earplugs while sleeping? New concerns arise

Are earplugs a good thing while sleeping?

“Never put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear” is something we’ve been wisely cautioned against at some stage or another. But more of us are ignoring this advice.

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