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Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children

Feb 27, 2023 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Between 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity.

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Heated Blankets for Better Sleep
Weighted Blanket for Better Sleep

Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM

Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime.

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Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns.

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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.

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Pump Iron to Boost Sleep

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests.

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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil.

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Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep.

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Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being.

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Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Two readily available natural strategies—sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies.

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Sweet Slumber: Natural Tips for Deep Sleep

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Being sleep-deprived raises our risk of obesity, depression, heart disease, dementia and a weakened immune system. Here are simple, non-pharmaceutical solutions for better sleep.

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