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One stage of sleep seems critical for reducing the risk of dementia

(fizkes/iStock/Getty Images) We all know getting a good night's sleep is vital to the healthy functioning of our bodies, but ...
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Sleep experts reveal the 4 stages of sleep that could transform the way you rest

Getting enough sleep is important, but understanding what happens while you sleep may be just as valuable. Experts say every ...
Nature

Self-perceived life course sleep duration trajectories and risk and age at onset of Parkinson’s disease

Sleep disturbances are both prodromes and potential risk factors for Parkinson’s disease (PD), yet associations between long-term sleep patterns and PD remain unclear. We analyzed data from two online ...
Nature

Sleep trajectories and frequency of non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents: a person-oriented perspective over two years

Adolescent sleep quality and quantity is commonly linked to worse emotion regulation. One maladaptive emotion regulation strategy that is on the rise is non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), which includes ...
BMJ Open

Cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia in adults to decrease cannabis use: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in a community sample of adults with fre…

Introduction Cannabis use is common in the USA and is associated with adverse outcomes across many domains, including sleep ...

Why lullabies work: the science behind music for sleep

Discover how music therapy influences sleep quality by connecting relaxation, stress reduction, and gut health in innovative ways.