Month: August 2025

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Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data shows. Stuffed animals provide comfort during uncertainty and help adults connect to childhood memories, experts say. Therapists sometimes use stuffed animals to help adults process childhood trauma and practice self-soothing. Stuffed animals may fulfill evolutionary […]

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  • August 7, 2025
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Childhood sleep issues may raise suicide risk, study finds

If your child sometimes has trouble sleeping, it may be easy to chalk it up to a phase they will grow out of one day. But a new study suggests possible serious consequences for this line of thought — such as a higher risk for suicidal ideation or attempts when they are older. Having severe […]

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  • August 7, 2025
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Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time

It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour and gain one hour of sleep. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks fall back an hour to standard time. On the second Sunday of March, at 2 a.m., clocks in most of the United States and many other countries move forward […]

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  • August 7, 2025
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Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or disorders. Experts recommend tracking sleep habits and maintaining consistent wake times, even on weekends. Neurologist Sonja Schütz from the University of Michigan advises dimming lights and avoiding electronics before bedtime. Morning routines that include light […]

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  • August 7, 2025
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Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned, a hot toddy or even an espresso martini, many people have a favorite evening beverage that signals the end of a long day. But what’s the history behind this nightly ritual? The tradition of enjoying […]

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Don’t let politics ruin your sleep. Use these expert tips instead

Summary Political and societal upheavals can disrupt sleep and trigger insomnia in vulnerable individuals, according to sleep experts. Chronic insomnia may lead to serious health complications including heart attacks and stroke. Doomscrolling, caffeine consumption and anxiety about sleep can create vicious cycles that perpetuate sleep problems. Try setting a news curfew and avoiding substances like […]

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Socks could really improve your sleep, experts say

Summary Wearing socks to bed could help improve sleep by lowering core body temperature, according to Cleveland Clinic specialists. The process of warming feet opens blood vessels, increasing heat loss through skin and cooling the body. Men wearing socks fell asleep nearly eight minutes faster and slept 32 minutes longer, a small 2018 study found. […]

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  • August 7, 2025
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Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Summary Cognitive shuffling, a technique developed by cognitive scientist Dr. Luc Beaudoin, helps quiet racing thoughts for better sleep. The method involves mentally conjuring random, non-emotionally charged words and corresponding images for each letter. Though research is limited, the technique mimics natural sleep onset when the brain experiences fragmented thought patterns. Practitioners typically report falling […]

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  • August 7, 2025
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Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests

Summary Insufficient deep sleep in slow-wave and REM stages may accelerate brain deterioration linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The brain’s inferior parietal region shrinks with inadequate deep sleep, according to a new study. During deep sleep, the brain removes toxins while REM sleep processes emotions and consolidates memories. Adults should spend 20% to 25% of sleep […]

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Yawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say

Find yourself yawning a lot? Do you need that third or fourth cup of coffee to make it through the afternoon at work? Such signs of sleepiness may be a red flag of a serious sleep deficit that could put you in physical danger and harm your long-term health, according to a new position paper […]

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  • August 7, 2025
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