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New research uncovers secrets in the brains of sleeping seniors
Sometimes scientists discover the best new stuff by disproving their own hypotheses. This seems to be what happened for a group of sleep researchers who …
Flashing light at night could help beat jet lag, Stanford study says
The body will eventually adjust to jet lag, it’s just that it takes time — about an hour a day to be precise. And anyone …
How to tell if you’re sleep deprived
Are you chronically cranky or hungry (or, worse, hangry)? Are you clumsy or prone to nodding off during a show? Those are just a few of the …
On narcolepsy, naps, the genetics of sleep (and chocolate?)
Someone who studies sleep for a living surely sleeps soundly, right? Maintains a set bedtime and snoozes for a full eight hours? Not necessarily, a …
Brains that go bump in the night: Stanford biologist talks about parasomnias
“The witching hour… was a special moment in the middle of the night when every child and every grown-up was in a deep, deep sleep, …
From A to ZZZZs: The trouble with teen sleep
When I recently began working on a story on teen sleep for Stanford Medicine magazine, I was afraid I might not find teens who were …
Having trouble sleeping? Research suggests spending more time outdoors
Raise your hand if you didn't sleep well last night. Findings published in the latest issue of Preventive Medicine show that increasing the amount of …
Rethinking middle and high-school success: strategies for creating healthier students
My daughters are still years away from college or even high school, but I’m not looking forward to the high-pressure arena that they look to be …
Rolling through campus and talking sleep with famed researcher William Dement
Renowned sleep researcher William Dement, MD, PhD, is maneuvering his way in his "Sleep and Dreams Mobile" through the Stanford University campus, en route to …
Nothing to snort over: Why snoring should be taken seriously
It’s the middle of the night—or maybe the middle of the day—and all seems well. Then, you hear it: a low, rumbling, animalistic sound. It …
Electricity access shortens sleep, study shows
Growing up, my engineer father always told me to move my flowery glow-in-the-dark clock farther from my bedside. "You're nuts, Dad," I would respond, equating …
Jogging vs. chasing after your kids: Which one will help you sleep better?
Last weekend, I raced after my toddler around the park for an afternoon and was shocked that my fitness tracker showed I walked the equivalent of 3.5 miles. Exhausted, I decided …
New recommendation: Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep each night
How much sleep is enough, and is it possible to sleep too much? Until recently, there wasn't much consensus on sleep guidelines for adults. Now, a …
How insufficient sleep can lead to weight gain
I don't think I've ever met a person who hates sleep and can't wait to get less of it. Yet, even though most people want more …
Exploring the history and study of sleep with Stanford’s William Dement
The Good Stuff, a playlist-based online show, kicked off a week-long series about sleep with an interview with well-known sleep researcher William Dement, MD, PhD, who many refer …