Headache or sore all over after bad night’s sleep?

Sleep loss heightens pain; pain can cause sleep loss. But why one begets the other has been largely clouded in uncertainty — until now.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Nov. 28, 2023 • ~7 min

Not getting enough sleep? That’s only half the battle.

Researchers find regularity also plays key role in long-term health and daily performance.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~11 min

How do sleep habits affect disease risk?

A new study has an important message for night owls.

Brigham and Women’s Communications • harvard
Sept. 15, 2023 • ~5 min

How digital misinformation may keep you from a good night’s sleep

New study highlights the prevalence of misinformation among popular YouTube videos addressing sleep health.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Feb. 28, 2023 • ~5 min

Lack of sleep will catch up to you in more ways than one

Experts highlight the health and memory effects, offer suggestions for countering environmental disruptions.

Anna Lamb • harvard
Feb. 17, 2023 • ~5 min

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

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

Divisive elections linked to sleep disruption, alcohol consumption

A new BIDMC study suggests that divisive political events like elections can negatively affect one's sleep and emotional well-being.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Nov. 7, 2022 • ~6 min

Parents are so wrong about teenage sleep and health

Harvard-affiliated study upends common myths around melatonin, weekends, school start times.

Brigham and Women’s Communications • harvard
Sept. 28, 2022 • ~5 min

Scientists find link between sleep and learning new tasks

Researchers look at “replay” during sleep, which is theorized to be a strategy the brain uses to remember new information.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
June 22, 2022 • ~7 min

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