Sleep Health

The Nightly Detox: How Sleep Repairs Your Brain and Body
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The Nightly Detox: How Sleep Repairs Your Brain and Body

We often think of sleep as “shutting down,” a time when our bodies and minds take a break from the day’s demands. But research shows that sleep is anything but passive. Each night, while you rest, your brain and body perform a remarkable series of restorative processes that keep you healthy, alert, and mentally sharp….

Why Women Really Need More Sleep Than Men — And What Science Reveals About Their Brains
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Why Women Really Need More Sleep Than Men — And What Science Reveals About Their Brains

If you’ve ever wondered why you feel more tired than your partner, even when you both went to bed at the same time, you’re not imagining things. Women genuinely need more sleep than men. The reason? Women’s brains tend to work harder throughout the day, performing multiple demanding tasks and switching between them frequently. This…

This Popular Sleep Supplement May Be Putting Millions at Risk for Heart Failure
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This Popular Sleep Supplement May Be Putting Millions at Risk for Heart Failure

If you struggle to fall asleep, you’re not alone. Roughly 1 in 3 adults report regular sleep problems, and for many, the solution feels obvious: melatonin. It’s cheap, it’s everywhere, and it’s marketed as “natural.” But new research is raising serious questions about whether long-term melatonin use is as harmless as we’ve been led to…