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Not All Insomnia Is The Same — In Fact, There May Be 5 Types
By Rachael Rettner published
There's a new way of looking at insomnia.
Why Are You Still Sleeping in Your Contact Lenses?
By Rachael Rettner published
This bad habit could raise your risk of serious eye infections and even lead to vision loss.
How Did People Wake Up Before Alarm Clocks?
By Emma Bryce published
How did people wake up before the invention of modern alarm clocks?
Just One Night of Poor Sleep May Add to Weight Gain, Muscle Loss
By Cari Nierenberg published
Skimping on just one night's sleep may lead to changes that could promote weight gain and muscle loss.
Why Are Pregnant Women Told to Sleep on Their Left Side?
By Brandon Specktor published
Doctors have a very good reason for this recommendation.
Please, Please, Please Don't Sleep in Contact Lenses, CDC Says
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Why the "it's just one night — it'll be fine" thinking might not work for contact lenses.
'Contagious' Loneliness Could Follow Poor Sleep
By Rachael Rettner published
Sleep deprivation could contribute to loneliness, and the feeling is "contagious," researchers say.
Is Sleeping with a Fan On Actually Bad for Your Health?
By Rachael Rettner published
Here's what you should know about sleeping with a fan on at night.
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