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Putting Anxiety to Sleep

During sleep, the brain reinforces positive emotions and weakens negative or traumatic ones, suggesting a way to help people with PTSD. >

Nighttime Is the Right Time to Go Dark

Your body can't rest and recharge properly during sleep if your room is not dark. Insulin resistance and heart problems may be the result. >

Snooze More, Lose More

A good night's sleep is a good way to lose weight. People who slept seven hours a night instead of six cut 270 calories from their diets. >

Melatonin Risks

People have been turning to melatonin supplements to help them sleep. It's not clear they work, and taking higher doses can cause problems. >

Can Cannabis Help You Sleep Better?

Many people hoping to get a better night's rest have been turning to marijuana. But it appears pot affects different people differently. >

Night Owls' Dangerous Eating Habits

You may not be able to escape the night shift, but if you time your meals right, you can avoid the risks disrupted body rhythms can cause. >

A Huge Boost for Young Brains

Vulnerable kids who learned mindfulness techniques at school were not only less stressed, they gained over an hour of quality sleep a night. >

The Tryptophan-Microbiome Connection

Aging may leave us deficient in tryptophan, an amino acid that helps us sleep and avoid depression. What you should eat to avoid issues. >

Disrupted Sleep Offers a Clue to Parkinson's

Poor circulation in the brain is the cause of a certain sleep disorder. It also may predict who goes on to develop Parkinson’s disease. >

Grownups Need Lullabies, Too

Sleep problems are common among seniors. Listening to certain types of music before bedtime can make for a more restful night. >

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