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That's a pea-sized gland found just above the middle of your brain. It helps your body know when it's time to sleep and wake up. Normally, your body makes more melatonin at night. Levels ...

You don’t necessarily dream during every stage of sleep. They seem to happen mostly during the REM stage. Keep reading to learn more about dreams and the sleep cycle. Share on Pinterest ...

How do I know if I should give my child Tylenol, Advil or Aleve? Parents often wonder which over-the-counter medicine to give a child experiencing muscle aches or pain from a mild injury. Tylenol, ...

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is when something blocks part or all of your upper airway while you sleep. So, your diaphragm, a muscle that helps you breathe in and out ...

Your doctor may recommend a sleep apnea test if they suspect you have it. You can test for sleep apnea at home or in-lab, depending on your preferences and your doctor’s suggestions. You’ll ...

New picks coming soon After a new round of testing, we have a new top pick coming for people who want to block and mask sounds: the Soundcore Sleep A20. Check out What to look forward to for more ...

Many types of healthcare providers can become sleep specialists. A "sleep doctor" may train in fields such as internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, family medicine, psychiatry, otolaryngology, or ...

Imagine sleeping just 30 minutes a day for over a decade and still functioning at a high level. This is the remarkable claim of Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old entrepreneur from Hyogo, Japan, who has ...

Rachael Taylor receives funding from Lottery Health New Zealand. University of Otago provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. University of Otago provides funding as a member of The ...

All you need for better concentration, more energy and more restful sleep is five minutes a day. Nina/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com Chair yoga has a geriatric reputation, but experts say ...

Sleeping may appear to be your cat’s favorite, or at least, most commonplace activity, and there’s good reason for it. Here's what to know about the ways cats sleep. Whether they're domesticated or ...