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If You Need Only 4 Hours of Sleep, You Might Have This Rare Genetic Mutation

Short sleepers cruise by on four to six hours a night and don’t seem to suffer ill effects. Turns out they’re genetically built to require less sleep than the rest of us.

Scientists uncover how quality sleep may be key to learning a new language

If you needed another reason to get a good night's sleep — here it is.

Cannabis may help you sleep better. But there's a catch

For some, cannabis can be a sleep savior; for others, a sleep disruptor.

Microsleeping penguins nap thousands of times a day

It's one of the most extreme examples of how sleep benefits can accumulate incrementally.

To snooze or not to snooze? The unexpected benefits of lingering in bed a little longer

Making the most of those extra morning moments might be beneficial, new research suggests.

Beware of earworms: Listening to catchy music before bedtime may keep you up at night

Listening music close to bedtime can cause restless sleep

Here's how climate change will make us lose literally days worth of sleep a year

Climate change is rising nighttime temperatures more than during the daytime -- and this could seriously hurt our sleep.

Seven hours, no more, no less: why this is the optimal amount of sleep for your health and wellbeing

Both too much and too little sleep may interfere with our cognition.

Do you use blue light blocking glasses? You might want to consider it

All the blue light devices we are using are disrupting our sleep.

Elite sleep genes allow lucky few to get full night's sleep in just 4 hours

These genes could be targeted by drugs that improve the quality of sleep for all.

Just one extra hour of sleep can help overweight people eat less

If you struggle with weight loss, simply getting more sleep could do wonders.

Cannabis abuse can cause extreme sleep patterns: too little or too much sleep

Marijuana use is linked to both short and long sleep.

Two-thirds of college students are struggling with lack of sleep, poor sleep quality

It impacts their ability to perform, as well as putting them at risk of developing mental health conditions.

Not getting enough sleep? It’s probably affecting your walk as well

It's always a good idea to catch up on your sleep.

A milk peptide could lead us to new, non-addictive sleep medication

It's like a glass of warm milk before bed, but better!

We may have greatly underestimated the dangers of sleep deprivation

Have you been getting enough sleep? Or are you prepared to face the consequences?

Migraines affect both actual and perceived sleeping patterns and quality

Although anyone who suffers from migraines knows this to be true, it's important for doctors to know exactly what the effects are.

Your brain is cleaning itself while you're dreaming, new research suggests

Keep it squeaky clean, everybody!

Social isolation can lead to overeating and under-sleeping -- if you're a fruit fly

But we may be very similar to the flies in this regard.

Slow mornings? Here’s how changing your alarm tone can combat sleep inertia

A new study suggests that melodic tunes may boost alertness and productivity in the mornings.

Yoga and mindfulness training can help kids sleep more and more peacefully

Kids received training on how to bring one's attention to the present.

Sleeping well is deemed an 'essential’ element for personal health and public safety

Judging by this, my cat must be in perfect health.

If you don't align your sleeping patterns to your body clock, you risk depression, lower wellbeing

It's easier for morning people to pull off.

Lockdown increased our use of electronic devices (and caused a lot of sleep issues)

It's a big no-no for your sleeping pattern.

Afternoon naps could help keep your mind limber and stave off dementia

What about second naps?

Stress, lack of sleep might be contributing to concussion-like symptoms

No wonder I feel like I’ve been hit in the head every day.

Can you die from lack of sleep?

In December 1963, two boys thought of a bright idea for a school science project– they would stay awake for as long as possible and report back on what happens inside their sleep-deprived brains. The project ended on 8 January 1964, when 17-year-old Randy Gardner had managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 […]

Weighted blankets are 'safe, effective' in treating clinical insomnia

A little weight can go a long way.

Space doesn't make for a good sleeping spot, a new paper reports

Astronauts can see an almost 20% drop in sleep efficiency while off-world.

Noradrenaline levels may dictate whether you're a light sleeper or not

The ability to disconnect from the environment, in a reversible way, is a central feature of sleep.

Can CBD oil help you sleep better?

Although studies are few and far between, there is limited evidence suggesting CBD oil might improve sleep quality in certain groups.

Teenagers can have a "social jet lag" because of the school's hours

There's a relationship between the chronotype of the students and their academic performance.

A sleepless night can trigger a 30% rise in anxiety

Luckily deep sleep is the best medicine.

Better sleep makes for better grades, MIT reports

With sleep, "when" is as important as "for how long".

Our brains can actively forget during REM sleep -- and that's why you don't remember dreams

They say follow your dreams but I can't even remember them.

How long can you go without sleep? Key facts

Sleep deprivation can cause serious health problems over extended periods of time. Here's what you need to know.

Napping once or twice per week may help protect you from heart attack or strokes

Catch some Z's for your heart!

Both too much and too little sleep increase heart attack risk

Getting proper sleep is one of the most important things you can do to avoid heart disease.

Genetic mutation explains why some people need to sleep fewer hours

Some lucky people naturally need less sleep than everybody else.

One in 300 people may have genes that make them elite early risers

Some people thrive on waking up at 4 AM every day -- and this might run in the family.

A warm bath 1-2 hours before bedtime helps improve sleep quality, meta-analysis shows

It definitely can't hurt your chances.

Zebrafish help scientists unravel the origins of sleep

Tiny sleepy fish sleep remarkably similar to humans.

How science can help you sleep better at home

Sleep is a weird thing, but science is trying to help us make sense of it.

Poor sleep might make you more likely to procrastinate

Getting poor sleep doesn't replenish us properly. Consequently, we don't have enough mental resources to stay focused on our goals.

New drug promises good sleep without the "hangover effect"

So far, the drug has worked on mice, but researchers are confident that the findings could translate on humans.

You can't make up for lost sleep on the weekend -- not if you want to stay healthy

Sorry, college freshmen.

New mothers experience up to six years of sleep deprivation

A good night's sleep can be a distant dream when having a baby.

Scientists identify genes and brain cells involved in insomnia

Insomnia is poorly understood but a new study might finally help millions of people get a good night's sleep.

Poor sleep makes people more sensitive to pain

More and more people around the world aren't getting enough sleep -- and that's just painful.

Eating before going to sleep might not be all that bad, researchers find

Just don't go overboard with the snacks.

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