Wondering how to help a teen get better sleep? This weekend’s time change can be a boost. Here’s why. Plus tips from sleep doctors to get more zzzs.
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NIH cuts baby ‘Safe to Sleep’ team. Here’s what parents should know
For three decades the NIH has led ‘Safe to Sleep,’ helping parents reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related injuries. The NIH cuts come as cases have been rising.
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AI eavesdrops on your sleep in this nightmarish ‘Dream Hotel’
Laila Lalami’s dystopian novel centers on a woman who’s been incarcerated because an algorithm flagged her as a crime risk. The Dream Hotel paints a grim picture about the ways our data can betray us.
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After turkey, take a trot. A little post-meal walk can be a big boost for health
Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of short post-dinner “fart walk” to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.
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You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here’s how to get started
About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here’s a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.
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Americans don’t get enough sleep. Can magnesium supplements help?
A lot of people are sleep deprived, according to the CDC. Some take supplements like melatonin to help. Now there’s growing interest in magnesium as a sleep aid. But is there any evidence it works?
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