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Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests

Summary Insufficient deep sleep in slow-wave and REM stages may accelerate brain deterioration linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The brain’s inferior…

Siren call of daylight saving must be resisted, scientists say

The clock, not the steam engine, is the key machine of the modern industrial age. —Lewis Mumford, 1934 Forget long,…

Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds

Nearly 200 chemicals connected to breast cancer are used in the making of food packaging and plastic tableware, and dozens…

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Summary Cognitive shuffling, a technique developed by cognitive scientist Dr. Luc Beaudoin, helps quiet racing thoughts for better sleep. The…

‘Whole again’: Man receives double hand transplant after nearly 17 years

See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow There’s a video on Luka Krizanac’s phone that captures him…

Study holds warning on pandemic drinking

Scientists estimate that a one-year increase in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic will result in 8,000 additional deaths from…

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    Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

    Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

    Don’t drink before your nap on the plane. It could hurt you now and later

    The “fasten seat belt” sign is off, and the time for a nap on your flight is on. You grab…

    What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research

    When it comes to maintaining a regular sleep schedule, sometimes a busy week can throw everything out of whack even…

    Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?

    Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according to Dr. Dominic King, a…

    How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

    Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Seeing benefits…

    Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

    The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

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    Wellness perfectionism doesn’t exist. Focus on these sustainable habits

    Summary Experts warn extreme wellness challenges can create a cycle of dissatisfaction and perfectionism. Dr....

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    As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social...

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    Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning...