Sleeping

night owls

Night owls perform better on tests than morning people, a new study says

Insomnia drugs could lead to driving and cooking while sleeping, FDA warns

What is social jet lag? How sleeping in on weekends can negatively impact health

President Biden uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea — here's what to know about the disorder

New sleep guidelines for babies say bed-sharing, inclined sleepers are unsafe

Baby sleeping guidelines

Reports of melatonin ingestion in children have risen significantly in recent years

Melatonin CDC Study

Adults who sleep less than six hours a night are at higher risk for dementia

Sleep Alzheimer's

The pandemic is causing adults to have more nightmares: Here's how you can make them stop

COVID-19 Nightmares

Sleeping – and napping – too long may increase risk of stroke

Sleep Stroke Risk

Naps may be good for your heart – but only a couple a week

Naps may reduce risk of stroke, heart attacks

Several sleeping pills must carry new warning about rare – but deadly – side effects

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Not getting enough sleep can cause dehydration, new study suggests

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Study: If you’re not getting enough sleep, expect a thicker waistline

Safe sleeping and SIDS fears

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12 back-to-school sleep hacks for parents and their kids

Montgomery County lawmaker to push bill to delay start time in high schools

Temple's baby box program aims to help reduce infant mortality rates

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Study: Many Pennsylvanians don't get enough sleep

PhillyVoice's 'Quotes of the Year' quiz

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Leave the sleeping cops alone

Sleeping Cops

Sleep Apnea Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

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Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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