NEWS / SLEEP

Bright Days, Dark Nights Build Longevity

Your body's clock does best with natural input. People exposed to little daylight and too much artificial light at night live fewer years. >

Poor Sleep Ages You Faster

People who get too little sleep in middle age have brains at 55 that are nearly three years older than those of people who are well-rested. >

School Daze: Help Your Kids Get Enough Sleep

The start of the school year is the best time to get kids in the habit of getting a decent night's sleep. They'll feel better and do better. >

The Perils of Changing Work Schedules

Young warehouse, factory and fast food workers often have wildly varying shifts. This affects not only their sleep, but their future health. >

While You Sleep, A Brain Clean-Up Crew is Hard at Work

Now there's another reason to get enough sleep: Sleep allows the brain to clear the debris that can lead to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. >

For Teens, More Screen Time = Less Sleep Time

Texting, using social media, and other screen pursuits late at night make it harder for teens to get to sleep. Parents need a plan. >

Loss of Sleep Increases Insulin Resistance

Minor reductions in sleep increased insulin resistance in otherwise healthy women. They had an even bigger effect on postmenopausal women. >

Should Parents Give Kids Melatonin Supplements?

Parents are giving their kids melatonin gummies to help them sleep. But these unregulated supplements won't fix underlying sleep issues. >

Snooze Worthy?

Hitting the snooze button can help you face the day when you finally get out of bed. But consider why you need an alarm in the first place. >

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. >

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