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The Demon on Your Chest and Other Terrifying Tales of Sleep Paralysis
By Sara G. Miller published
An unusual condition called sleep paralysis has been frightening people for centuries, and different cultures have different ways to explain the frightening phenomenon.
'Super Sleepers' May Actually Be Sleep Deprived
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People who think they can get by on very little sleep may be more tired than they realize, a new study finds.
Should You Wake Up a Sleepwalker?
By Kate Goldbaum published
Sleepwalkers aren’t soulless, they’re just unconscious. If you do happen upon someone experiencing somnambulism, what should you do?
Caffeine's 'Boost' Disappears When You're Extremely Sleep-Deprived
By Laura Geggel published
People who don't get enough sleep for several days in a row can't rely on caffeine to give them a mental boost, new research finds.
How Much Sleep Does Your School-Age Child Need?
By Sara G. Miller published
When it's time for kids to go back to school, what time should they go back to bed?
Why do animals hibernate?
By Mindy Weisberger published
For some animals, hunkering down in a cozy den when nights are long and temperatures are low is not just a matter of temporary comfort — it's necessary for survival.
How Many Adults in Each State Engage in All 5 Key Health Habits?
By Karen Rowan published
There are five key habits that researchers have definitively linked with better health and a longer life. But few people are doing them.
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