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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. >

Good News for Obese Heart Patients

Weight-loss surgery -- gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy -- improves the health of even those who have had a heart attack. >

Don't Wake the Baby

What sleep does for the brain varies with age. In young kids, it promotes brain development; in adults, it's a cleaning and repair service. >

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