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Less Screen Time Equals More Sleep Time

Parents take note: When day students' sleep schedules were compared to those of boarding students, the benefits of "lights out" were clear. >

A Toast to Heart Health

Light to moderate alcohol consumption seems to protect the heart by reducing anxiety. Cancer risk is a different story, however. >

What Survivors of Gun Violence Need

It's not just the physical injuries that affect survivors of gun violence. Anxiety, depression and neighborhood safety also play roles. >

Your Smartwatch Knows More than You Think

Your activity tracker can tell you about more than how many steps you've taken. It can trace how well you are handling life's ups and downs. >

The Young and Guns

About a third of Colorado middle and high school students surveyed said they could access a gun; 12% said they could do it within minutes. >

The Stress of Competition Affects Even Olympic Athletes

The stress of competing can interfere with performance. Olympic archers' accuracy improved when their heart rates were lower. >

How Music Relieved the Stress of COVID Quarantines

COVID lockdowns were hard on everyone everywhere. Listening to music was one way some people coped with the stress and isolation. >

To Get Healthier, Start on Monday

Struggling with resolutions already? Beginning a diet, exercise or other healthy change on a Monday can make you more likely to succeed. >

Job Stress and Sleep

Is your job keeping you up at night? It might be about stress at work, but it could also be about not being challenged enough. Some tips. >

A Mindful Way to Reduce Anxiety

Not everyone can take anti-anxiety medications. Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques may work just as well. >

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