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The most devastating sleep disorder of all, according to an expert

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Need multiple alarms to wake up in the morning? Here’s what could be happening, according to experts

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Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change

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1 in 4 parents say their young child has bedtime anxiety, new poll finds

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He was the first person to be diagnosed with a new sleep disorder. It led to a scientific breakthrough

Sleep on a plane is worse in quality and quantity after drinking alcohol, experts said.

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Don’t drink before your nap on the plane. It could hurt you now and later

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Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

Sleep talking, or <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/25/health/sleep-talking-wellness/index.html">somniloquy</a>, can be connected to mental health issues.

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How to survive sleeping with a sleep talker

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Sexsomnia: An embarrassing sleep disorder no one wants to talk about

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Should I take supplements to help me sleep? A doctor explains

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Sleep: Are you getting enough?

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Alcohol: Are you drinking too much?

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Food

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There is a link between the meat you eat and a chronic disease, according to new research

Eating these foods lowers dementia risk, even with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study says

A diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your heart and kidney disease risk, study says

Cut your risk of dementia by 20% with this dietary change

Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds

Fitness

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How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis, according to a new study

The health benefits of flexibility, and how to get there

5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know

Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

Your 10-step guide to moving better

Mindfulness

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Empathy is on the rise in young people. Here’s how to build yours

The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says

Are you worried about your child’s size? Here’s why it may not be an issue

Here’s what could be a sign of future cognitive decline

Conserving your superpower, which is your attention span

Relationships

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Ghosting is usually a terrible thing to do. Here’s when it’s OK

Overinvolved in your college kid’s life? It’s understandable but not helpful, experts say

5-second breaks can help reduce aggression between couples, study finds

At the end of the day, don’t we all want to be happy? Here are 5 ways to get there

Etiquette experts weigh in: Should you have a say over a wedding you’re paying for?

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