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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. >

Doctors' Hours

Interns face Interrupted sleep and constantly shifting work schedules. This makes them prime examples of what a lack of sleep can do to you. >

Power Naps for Grownups

Don't be ashamed of napping, especially if you are older. Adults performed better when they used an afternoon snooze to relax and recharge. >

Moonstruck Sleep Patterns

Our sleep cycles appear to be in sync with the phases of the moon. We sleep less as the moon waxes, more as it wanes. Here's why. >

Heart Health Starts at Bedtime

Healthy sleep patterns protect against heart failure, reducing the risk by 40%. Sleeping well is not rocket science -- you can fix this. >

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