“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, …
Tag: 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 …
“Father of Sleep Medicine” talks with CNN about what happens when we don’t sleep well
A good night's sleep is often the first thing to go when we have an important work deadline or health issue. I know this from …
Stanford researcher’s work, which clarifies role of brain activity during sleep, featured on NPR
Much to my delight, I heard the voice of Josef Parvizi, MD, PhD, on NPR yesterday afternoon. He was discussing the results of his latest study, …
The importance of screening soldiers for sleep problems to combat mental-health conditions
A new report from the RAND Corporation suggests that treating military members' sleep disturbances early on may be an important step in preventing serious mental-health …
Stanford doc gives teens a crash course on the dangers of sleep deprivation
Numerous studies, including a big one published in Pediatrics earlier this year, have shown that adolescents are getting less sleep than ever before. But most …
Watson, the narcoleptic Chihuahua, demonstrates symptoms on-air
What's black and white (with just a few splotches of brown), understands French, and falls asleep at feeding times? A narcoleptic Chihuahua named Watson. Watson's …