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‘Sleeping beauty syndrome’ leads individuals to sleep for 16 to 20 hours

'Sleeping beauty syndrome' leads individuals to sleep for 16 to 20 hours

It’s not exactly a fairy tale. With all the stress, smartphones, and not-so-great nighttime habits, many struggle to get the recommended 6-9 hours of sleep each night. Yet, on rare occasions, some people might sleep for almost an entire day. What is Sleeping Beauty Syndrome? Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS), often referred to as “Sleeping Beauty Syndrome,” […]

This Idaho family is mastering the art of a restful night’s sleep.

This Idaho family is mastering the art of a restful night's sleep.

The Importance of Sleep and Its Impact on Health We spend a big chunk of our lives sleeping—about a third, to be exact. That’s a significant amount of time, even if we’re not entirely aware of its influence on our daily lives. Yet, many people might be surprised to learn that by tweaking some bedtime […]

Research connects postponed REM sleep to increased Alzheimer’s risk

Research connects postponed REM sleep to increased Alzheimer's risk

Study Links REM Sleep to Alzheimer’s Risk A recent study has established a relationship between rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. Conducted in China and published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, the research involved analyzing sleep patterns of 128 adults with varied cognitive conditions. The findings indicate that longer REM latency—meaning it […]

Giving up sleep to binge-watch TV can harm brain health, a doctor cautions

Giving up sleep to binge-watch TV can harm brain health, a doctor cautions

Struggling with Sleep? Here’s What Experts Say Staying up late to catch “another episode” is a well-known excuse for delaying bedtime. With shows like “Love Island” on Peacock airing nearly every evening, the pressure to finish the latest drama and chat about it the next day only seems to rise. Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist from […]

Excessive sleep on weekends may increase stress in teenagers, research shows

Excessive sleep on weekends may increase stress in teenagers, research shows

Teenagers seem to be finding new reasons to hit that snooze button lately. Recent research suggests that getting up to two extra hours of sleep on weekends may initially help teens feel less anxious. However, if they sleep significantly longer, it might actually increase their internal stress instead of alleviating it. “The findings indicate that […]

Sleep easy? Not if you have this common snack before sleep: research

Sleep easy? Not if you have this common snack before sleep: research

Nighttime Nibbles: Avoiding Dairy for Better Sleep? If you’re hoping for a good night’s sleep in Guda, you might want to think twice before snacking on dairy before bed. Recent research published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that dairy products could be a significant contributor to less-than-pleasant dreams. A study involving around 1,000 students from […]