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The Risks That Come With Giving Your Kid a Smartphone

Study flags higher risk of depression, poor sleep, obesity

(Newser) - Children who receive smartphones before age 12 face a higher risk of depression, obesity, and poor sleep compared to their peers, a new study finds. The research, published Monday in Pediatrics , analyzed data from more than 10,500 children as part of the largest long-term study of child brain development...

Can't Fall Asleep? The Answer Might Be '10-3-2-1-0'

It's not counting sheep—it's a sleep-prep countdown in the hours leading up to bedtime

(Newser) - A new sleep trend, dubbed the "10-3-2-1-0" hack, is making the rounds online, promising to improve sleep quality by spreading bedtime prep throughout the day instead of cramming it all in right before bed. The idea, backed by sleep specialist Dr. Nicole Moshfegh, is to follow a series of...

A Word of Caution for Users of Supplemental Melatonin

Study finds link between long-term use and heart failure, though experts urge caution

(Newser) - A new study is suggesting a link between long-term melatonin use and an increased risk of heart failure, but experts say there's no need for alarm—at least not yet. Researchers reviewed health records from more than 130,000 adults with chronic insomnia, finding that those who took prescribed...

In Survey, 93% of Pilots Admit to Naps on the Job

Though the naps are controlled, the fatigue triggering them raises safety concerns

(Newser) - There's a new norm in the skies: snoozing pilots. A survey from Vereinigung Cockpit, a German pilots union, reveals that nearly all participating German pilots have dozed off during flights in recent months—a habit the union calls a "worrying reality" amid mounting fatigue in the aviation...

The States That Turn In the Earliest
The States That
Turn In the Latest
Sep 7, 2025 12:30 PM CDT

The States That Turn In the Latest

DC and NY get to sleep close to midnight local time, while Hawaii is lights out just after 11pm

(Newser) - Sleep is crucial to our existence, with most adults needing between seven and nine hours a night to best function, per Axios . Yet the average clocked by Americans is only six hours and 40 minutes, per stats from the latest Apple Heart and Movement Study , which examined almost 17 million...

Blowing Into Conch Shell May Ease Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Have Sleep Apnea?
Blow on a Conch Shell
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Aug 14, 2025 3:00 PM CDT

Have Sleep Apnea? Blow on a Conch Shell

Small study finds fewer apnea events, less daytime fatigue after subjects blew into a conch shell

(Newser) - A small study out of India suggests that blowing into a conch shell—a practice rooted in Indian tradition—may provide relief for people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, the most common sleep-tied breathing disorder . OSA is a condition where throat muscles block the airway during sleep,...

Need a Eureka Moment? There's a Special Kind of Nap for That

N2 sleep stage appears best for problem-solving in a study involving a visual computer task

(Newser) - Struggling to solve a problem? Try a short nap, but not just any nap. A new study indicates people who enter the second of three stages of non-rapid eye movement sleep are likely to experience a "eureka" in the face of a problem. The study involved 90 people aged...

Why Cats Prefer a Left-Side Snooze
Why Cats Prefer
a Left-Side Snooze
NEW STUDY
Jun 28, 2025 5:30 AM CDT

Why Cats Prefer a Left-Side Snooze

Study links position to faster threat response

(Newser) - Ever wondered why your cat curls up on its left side? New research suggests this sleepy preference could be a clever survival tactic honed by evolution—giving felines a quick edge the moment they wake. An international team analyzed more than 400 YouTube videos and found that two-thirds of...

You May Not Want Your Pet Catching Z's With You

It may be worth it to you, but experts say that pets sleeping in your bed could disrupt your sleep

(Newser) - Our furry best friend might be our worst sleep enemy. Lots of pet owners let their animals sleep on the bed with them, which usually disrupts sleep. But many would say it's worth it, and researchers don't necessarily disagree. Melissa Milanak, a sleep health professor at Medical University...

More Couples Are Into 'Sleep Divorce' on Vacation

The new travel trend prioritizes sleep on trips

(Newser) - Couples on vacation who really want some R&R may consider a novel way to travel: booking separate rooms. Dubbed "sleep divorce," USA Today reports that it's a growing travel fad, with 37% of couples in Hilton's 2025 Trends Report saying they don't sleep in...

A Big First: Communication Through Dreams

REMspace suggests people could accomplish real-life tasks, like starting a kettle, while asleep

(Newser) - A California-based sleep research startup believes the next groundbreaking advancement for humanity will be in accomplishing real-life tasks while asleep. And as it works toward that goal, REMspace is heralding a remarkable achievement: the first communication between two dreaming people, per Interesting Engineering . On Sept. 24, researchers observed two sleeping...

Your Heart May Thank You for Paying Back Your 'Sleep Debt'

Research finds catching up on lost sleep on weekends may lower risk of heart disease

(Newser) - Past research has suggested that sleeping late over the weekend can't make up for the sleep you may have lost during the week (i.e., your "sleep debt"), but a new study out of China puts forth at least one possible benefit of that extra shut-eye, which...

In Night Owl vs. Early Bird, One Emerges 'Superior'

Study suggests 'better cognition in the evening types'

(Newser) - Night owls might feel personally attacked by recent studies indicating their habit of going to bed late makes them less active and at higher risk of early death than early risers, as well as making them feel older . But new research offers them a big win in the form of...

For Couples, Sleeping Apart Could Be a Good Thing

And is also 'probably more common than we think,' expert says

(Newser) - Michael Solender and his wife have been together for 42 years. They slept in the same bed for the first 10, taking to separate rooms after that. Their sleep separation was due to his developing chronic and heavy snoring that eventually led to a diagnosis of sleep apnea and his...

Odd Tip for Better Sleep: Save a Little Money
Odd Tip
for Better
Sleep: Save
a Little Money
new study
Jul 13, 2024 11:30 AM CDT

Odd Tip for Better Sleep: Save a Little Money

British researchers say it's more about the habit than the amount

(Newser) - Suggestions on how to get better sleep usually focus on the physical. This one from a study out of Bristol University's Personal Finance Research Centre in the UK takes a different approach: It suggests people save money regularly, reports the BBC . The researchers found that people who developed a...

Survey Says: Americans Are Pretty Darned Sleepy
Sleepy? You're Not Alone
NEW STUDY
Apr 15, 2024 2:52 PM CDT

Sleepy? You're Not Alone

Americans report that they would like to be getting more shut-eye

(Newser) - If you're feeling—YAWN—sleepy and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone, reports the AP . Some takeaways from a new Gallup poll on the subject, released Monday:
  • 57% of Americans say they would feel better if they could get more sleep, while only 42%
...

Poor Sleep Boosts the Age You Feel
Sleep Study
Has Warning
for Night Owls
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Mar 31, 2024 7:10 AM CDT

Sleep Study Has Warning for Night Owls

Even with ample sleep, evening people report higher subjective age, linked to depression

(Newser) - "If you want to feel young, the most important thing is to protect your sleep." So says the author of a new study suggesting that just two consecutive nights of poor sleep make a person feel years older than they really are. Researchers in Sweden surveyed 429 people...

Young Adults Choosing Sleep Over Late-Night Partying

A trend toward more sleep and earlier bedtimes is shifting how some bars and clubs operate

(Newser) - Gen-Zers and younger millennials are skipping wild nights out in order to catch up on their Zs. According to the Wall Street Journal , data from several sources points to longer sleep on average and earlier bedtimes for people aged 18 to 35, who are happier to hit the sheets early...

Before Sleep, Many Turn on a Fan and Read a Book

Experts say consistent routine facilitates getting enough rest

(Newser) - A steady bedtime routine, with an emphasis on minimizing distractions, is key to getting a good night's sleep, experts say. An online survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found how widely Americans' pre-sleep routines vary—though people could well be doing several things before turning out the...

Can't Get 8 Hours of Sleep? Do This Instead
Can't Get 8 Hours of
Sleep? Do This Instead
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Nov 12, 2023 11:35 AM CST

Can't Get 8 Hours of Sleep? Do This Instead

Going to sleep, waking at regular times linked to reduced risk of premature death

(Newser) - If you're among the one in three Americans who fail to get the seven to nine hours of sleep each night that experts have long touted as ideal, fear not. New research suggests "sleep regularity" may be more important than sleep duration—at least "the day-to-day consistency...

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