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Scientist reveals how much sleep is too much sleep

We’re constantly being reminded by news articles and social media posts that we should be getting more sleep. You probably don’t need to hear it again – not sleeping enough is bad for your brain, ...
Psychology Today

Can Too Much Sleep Really Kill You?

Is it true that sleeping more than eight hours a night hastens your demise? People certainly think so. Several years ago a national TV news reporter asked me if it was true, because after working ...
Psychology Today

Is 8 Hours of Sleep a Night Too Much?

That’s the nightly sleep recommendation we hear most frequently, the highly-promoted gold standard for a healthy sleep routine. But what if it isn’t? I read this recent article in the Wall Street ...
The Conversation

Sleep problems and depression can be a vicious cycle, especially during pregnancy − here’s why it’s important to get help

Jenalee Doom receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Melissa Nevarez-Brewster receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Imagine you got a rough night of sleep. Perhaps ...