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The idea that you can gradually train your body to function optimally on less sleep has become a badge of honor in our productivity-obsessed culture, but this belief is based on a fundamental ...

Getting good sleep is crucial for overall health. Health officials recommend that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night. However, many adults are not achieving this goal.Psychologist ...

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Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...