Sleep

Keep naps to 30 minutes or less, heart researchers say

Do you take long naps? If so, you may have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation – an abnormal heart rhythm that can trigger serious health problems.

Lack of good sleep can be hard on your heart, researchers say

If you struggle to get quality sleep, you may be at increased risk of heart disease, results of a recent study suggest.

Keep babies safe in hotels

Planning a family trip over spring break that involves staying overnight at a hotel? If you’ve got a baby, follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep your young ones safe in hotel rooms.

Researchers ID three key factors for waking up alert and refreshed

Not a morning person? Researchers say a three-part regimen of substantial exercise the day before, sleeping longer and later in the morning, and eating a breakfast low in sugar and high in complex carbohydrates will help you start your day more alert and refreshed.
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Not getting enough zzzs may up your risk of developing multiple chronic diseases

Is getting seven hours of sleep something you can only dream of? Results of a recent study suggest that falling two hours short of the recommended limit increases your risk of developing at least two chronic diseases.

Renting a vacation home?

Whether you’re planning a large family gathering, a girlfriends’ getaway or a cozy couple’s retreat, rental homes have become a popular option.

A sleep schedule … for teens?

Looking to help your teen be more alert in the morning – and maybe even less moody throughout the day? Try a sleep schedule, researchers say.

List of safe sleep recommendations for infants gets an update

Infants should sleep on their backs on flat surfaces without soft bedding, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
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Sleep added to checklist of ‘essentials’ for good heart health

Sleep duration has been added to the Life’s Essential 8 of health and lifestyle factors that you can modify to help your heart.

Kids and melatonin: Poisonings up more than 500%, CDC says

Poisonings involving kids and melatonin – a supplement people take to try to improve their sleep – climbed 530% over a recent 10-year period, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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