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Melatonin May Not Be as Harmless as We Thought

For years, melatonin has been marketed as a gentle, natural aid in helping people fall asleep faster. However, new research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions is raising concerns about the long-term effects of taking it. A large-scale analysis of more than 130,000 adults with insomnia found that those prescribed melatonin for over a year […]

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What This Study Reveals About Vaping and Sleep

Last year, nearly one in three U.S. high school students reported using e-cigarettes. At the same time, adolescent sleep health is in crisis: most teens fail to get the recommended seven to nine hours a night. New evidence suggests these two issues may be deeply connected—and that vaping could be quietly fueling the nation’s sleep […]

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Can Sleep Be a Game?

Ever felt like you just can’t get enough sleep, no matter how hard you try? You’re not alone. With the hustle and bustle of modern life, sleep problems are all too common. But what if the solution was as simple as playing a game? Recent research suggests that game-based learning might be the key to […]

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Melatonin May Not Be as Harmless as We Thought

What This Study Reveals About Vaping and Sleep

Can Sleep Be a Game?

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