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Teen Night Owls Struggle To Learn And Control Emotions At School
Findings provide new evidence pushing back school start times, to let adolescents sleep and wake up when it's more natural, researchers say. It's going to bed late that creates problems.
New Guidelines Acknowledge The Reality: Babies Do Sleep In Mom's Bed
There's no question bed sharing increases the risk of sudden death, pediatricians say. New guidelines are aimed at reducing that risk as much as possible in the first year of a child's life.
Breathing Less Oxygen Reduces Jet Lag, At Least In Mice
Jet lag and shift work impose painful changes on the body's circadian rhythms. Adjusting oxygen consumption might help, researchers say. But don't hold your breath; it's only been tested in mice.
Early Bedtime For Preschoolers Might Help Reduce Obesity Risk Later
Little kids who hit the sack early may be less likely to get overtired and fussy in a way that messes with their sleep cycle, researchers say.
Many Grouchy, Error-Prone Workers Just Need More Sleep
Sleep researchers say about 30 percent of employees at big firms are so tired they're making as many mistakes as if they were coming to work drunk. Some offices now have "napping pods."
Sleep Deprived: We're Recharging Our Phones, But Not Ourselves
Arianna Huffington says we're in the midst of a sleep deprivation crisis and that Donald Trump really shouldn't be bragging about needing only four hours of sleep a night.
For New Parents, Dad May Be The One Missing The Most Sleep
New moms get a lot of sympathy over lack of sleep, but studies find that dads may be hurting more, a new book on the science of parenting says. Bottom line: Both parents need help getting shut-eye.
Parents Sleeping Badly? They May Think Their Children Are, Too
Having a child who won't sleep can drive parents to distraction. But a study suggests that a parent's sleep issues play a role, too.
How Do Successful People's Sleep Patterns Compare To The Average American?
Successful people get more sleep than you might expect. Are their sleep patterns giving them a leg-up on the average American?