Healthy lifestyle may cut women’s risk of long COVID by 49%

Findings suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as having adequate sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight could prevent long COVID symptoms.

Todd Datz • harvard
Feb. 6, 2023 ~3 min

Lack of sleep linked to college student suicide risk

New research finds a correlation between poor sleep and suicide risk in college-aged adults, as well as ways to potentially reduce the risk.

Alexis Blue-U. Arizona • futurity
Feb. 3, 2023 ~5 min


Why we remember — and forget. And what we can do about it

Authors Andrew Budson and Elizabeth Kensinger offers insights on how to keep both a healthy brain and a strong memory.

Liz Mineo • harvard
Feb. 2, 2023 ~12 min

Sleep apnea linked to weak bones and teeth

People with obstructive sleep apnea may be at risk for low bone mineral density, which can weaken bones and teeth and is an indicator of osteoporosis.

Marcene Robinson-Buffalo • futurity
Jan. 30, 2023 ~4 min

Podcast: Why do we sleep?

A new podcast episode digs into the origins of sleep research and the answers the field is still searching for, like why we sleep.

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 23, 2023 ~2 min

How to wake up alert and refreshed

"There are some very basic and achievable things you can start doing today, and tonight, to change how you awake each morning..."

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
Jan. 9, 2023 ~12 min

Weekend ‘catch-up sleep’ might offer a lifeline

The next time you want to hassle your teenager about sleeping in on Saturday, maybe go back to bed instead.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Jan. 6, 2023 ~7 min

Better sleep for kids starts with better sleep for parents – especially after holiday disruptions to routines

Sound sleep, for long enough every night, with consistent bed and wake-up times are critical for kids’ health. A child development expert suggests some overarching tips to help get you there.

Erika Bocknek, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, Wayne State University • conversation
Dec. 26, 2022 ~8 min


Getting outside could improve your sleep

Getting outdoors, even in gloomy weather, may benefit your sleep, according to new research with college students.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
Dec. 13, 2022 ~6 min

Shorter days affect the mood of millions of Americans – a nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues

Research shows that young adults and women are particularly susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.

Lina Begdache, Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Dec. 5, 2022 ~6 min

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