The message that blue light from screens stops you from falling asleep is essentially a myth, albeit a very convincing one. Here’s what’s really going on.
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Sleep habits can be improved by making shifts in both daytime and evening routines.
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
Americans have long been divided over adopting permanent standard versus permanent daylight saving time. But support for permanent standard time grew dramatically between 2021 and 2024.
Troubled sleep is often seen as a personal problem, a failure individuals need to fix. However, literature and art can help us question the cultural and systemic issues keeping us up at night.
Naps can be rejuvenating and beneficial to attentiveness and overall health, but the length of naps and the time of day are key.
Exposure to screens before bedtime can contribute to chronic sleep deprivation, which raises the risk for anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts.
Make it stop! Six ways to stop your racing mind and get the sleep you need.
REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during sleep.
Screen time overload? Here’s how to regain control and boost your health.
Almost half of the participants in a study of bedrooms said they have or might have a sleep problem and they would prefer not to use the room for multiple activities.
Americans are divided on their preference for daylight saving time versus standard time. But research shows that our bodies fare better when aligned with the natural light of standard time.
A few one-off late nights and sleep-ins won’t hurt, but it’s best not to fall completely off the bedtime routine wagon during the holidays.
Telling new parents to do mindfulness tasks with their five minutes of free time might not be realistic – but adding mindfulness to tasks you’re already doing is just a good use of time.
Although medication and therapy can be effective treatments for ADHD, they’re not the only way to manage the disorder or its symptoms. Creating a daily routine is critical too.
LED face masks are popular with celebrities and promise a glowing complexion. But should they come with ‘daytime use’ recommendation?
The sleep of young children varies a great deal. The myth of sleeping through the night at a specific age creates unrealistic expectations that can harm parents’ confidence.
Kids may not be able to communicate when they’re sleepy, or perhaps can’t even identify this. Then there’s always the fear of missing out on things going on in the waking world.
Distraction in poor sleepers could be linked to a different brain process than previously thought.
Waking up to a tuneful melody or favourite song can make us feel more alert than the traditional high-pitched ringing or buzzing of an alarm clock.
Top contributors
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Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University
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Professor and Head of Paediatric Sleep Research, CQUniversity Australia
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Fellow in Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development, University of Minnesota
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Researcher, Auditory Perception and Cognition, RMIT University
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Lecturer of Psychology in Education, University of York
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Principal Fellow, Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Consultante scientifique (courtage et curation) et cofondatrice Immerscience
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Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, Podcast at MissPerceived, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Trinity College
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Honorary Associate in Sleep, Circadian and Memory Neuroscience, The Open University
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Postdoctoral research fellow, The University of Queensland
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Professor of English, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Athabasca University
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Assistant Professor of Nursing, Emory University
