I am a neurologist who specializes in sleep medicine. And though “beauty sleep” may sound like a fairy tale, a growing body ...
It’s a known fact that many teenagers are night owls, especially considering their work piles on as they move through school. However, factors like homework, extracurriculars and school starting ...
With kids heading back to school, the biggest challenge won’t be reading, writing or arithmetic. It’ll be staying awake. “This is a national crisis because we need to have educated kids that need to ...
As firefighters, we face unique challenges that can lead to sleep deprivation. Here’s a straightforward look at why it matters and some practical tips that don’t require dramatic changes to your ...
Dr. Joel Billings tells how individual members, their company officers, and their department's health and safety officer and ...
Late nights and busy weeks add up faster than you think. Experts explain what ‘sleep debt’ really means for your health, and ...
Doctors warn lack of sleep is as deadly as tobacco—raising cancer, heart disease, and early death risks. Discover why 7–9 ...
MACON, Ga. — When it comes to winning games, teams prepare in the weight room, by watching film, and hitting the field. Sleep expert Lori Oliver said there's one winning play that everyone can make.
About eight years ago I stopped using an alarm clock to wake up. Instead I use natural daylight and have figured out how much ...
A 2023 study even revealed that getting less than six hours of sleep a night can reduce the body’s immune responses to vaccinations. We spoke to the experts to find out exactly what happens when ...
Ever notice how after a night of tossing and turning, you suddenly have the willpower of a toddler in a candy store? There you are, bleary-eyed in the morning, making a beeline for the sweetest, most ...
A recent study in Neurology reveals that chronic insomnia significantly elevates the risk of cognitive decline and dementia ...