SLEEP DISORDERS

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Be well: Stop ‘summer sadness’ with these expert tips

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is often linked to the dark winter months, but it can rear its head any time of year. Experts offer tips on how to handle depressive symptoms in summer.

HEALTH July 15

‘Sleep divorce’: Why are some couples spending their nights in separate beds?

A growing number of Americans are opting to leave the marital bed in exchange for a better night’s sleep — a scenario some call a “sleep divorce." A relationship expert explains.

HEALTH July 9

‘Bed rotting’ is self-care, some insist, but mental health expert shares warnings about social media trend

“Bed rotting" — spending long periods of time in bed — is gaining popularity on social media. Downtime can be beneficial but experts warn that too much can be harmful.

HEALTH July 5

Dangers you can't see may be lurking in your unwashed bedding, says study: Beware the 'health concerns'

A study from Amerisleep revealed how much health-concerning bacteria can build up on unwashed pillowcases, bedsheets and mattresses. Dr. Nicole Saphier also shared insights.

SLEEP DISORDERS June 29

Biden has sleep apnea: What is it?

President Biden is one of millions of Americans with sleep apnea, using a CPAP machine to improve his sleep. The health condition is believed to impact around 30 million in the U.S.

SLEEP DISORDERS June 13

Want to lower your risk of dying? Getting a good night's sleep is more urgent than ever

People who sleep well — maintaining regular bedtimes and wake times — significantly lower their mortality risk compared to those with an irregular and less sufficient sleep pattern, says a new study.

HEALTH May 27

SIDS linked to brain abnormality that increases babies’ risk in ‘unsafe sleep conditions,’ study finds

A new study led by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggests some SIDS cases may be caused by an abnormality in the brain.

HEALTH May 2

Ozempic, Wegovy and all those crazy, vivid dreams: Is there a connection?

Many people taking Ozempic for weight loss or Wegovy for diabetes management have reported vivid, intense dreams and nightmares as a side effect of the semaglutide medications.

HEALTH April 29

Melatonin gummies found to contain potentially dangerous levels of the hormone: study

Over 60% of surveyed adults who take melatonin use the gummy form — but a recent study suggests the contents of gummies might have dangerous levels of melatonin and even CBD.

HEALTH April 25

In Alzheimer’s study, sleeping pills are shown to reduce signs of disease in the brain

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, found that taking sleep medication could reduce Alzheimer's-related proteins in the brain, but there are caveats.