/tags/sleep sleep en-US WLRN Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:00:49 GMT /health/2022-12-26/i-usually-wake-up-just-ahead-of-my-alarm-whats-up-with-that Call it "precision waking" — the alleged ability to decide when you want to wake up and then doing so, without an alarm. If you think you can do it, you're not alone, though how is still mysterious. Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:00:49 GMT /health/2022-12-26/i-usually-wake-up-just-ahead-of-my-alarm-whats-up-with-that Will Stone /news/2022-08-23/spiders-show-signs-of-rem-like-activity-raising-the-question-do-they-dream A team of researchers filmed jumping spiders overnight and observed behaviors that mirror rapid eye movement sleep in other species. It helps that baby jumping spiders have translucent exoskeletons. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-23/spiders-show-signs-of-rem-like-activity-raising-the-question-do-they-dream Kai McNamee /news/2022-05-24/hot-weather-could-be-getting-in-the-way-of-good-sleep-a-new-study-finds Scientists analyzed the correlation between sleep activity and hot nighttime temperatures. A lack of sleep is a risk factor for physical and mental health problems. Tue, 24 May 2022 10:21:39 GMT /news/2022-05-24/hot-weather-could-be-getting-in-the-way-of-good-sleep-a-new-study-finds Jaclyn Diaz /2022-03-16/a-third-of-u-s-adults-are-struggling-to-get-a-good-nights-rest-a-survey-finds A recently released Gallup poll finds that high stress is a particular barrier to restful sleep, with younger people the most affected. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:23:20 GMT /2022-03-16/a-third-of-u-s-adults-are-struggling-to-get-a-good-nights-rest-a-survey-finds Jeff Dean /2020-05-13/pandemic-revives-calls-to-ban-lawmakers-from-bunking-in-their-offices Dozens of members of Congress sleep in their own offices. One longtime opponent, Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., argues that it's particularly important to end the practice now. Wed, 13 May 2020 09:00:58 GMT /2020-05-13/pandemic-revives-calls-to-ban-lawmakers-from-bunking-in-their-offices Barbara Sprunt /education/2020-02-18/fiu-study-sleep-deprived-teens-more-likely-to-carry-handguns-even-to-school Sleep-deprived adolescents are more likely to carry handguns, even to school, according to new research from Florida International University.FIU… Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:23:15 GMT /education/2020-02-18/fiu-study-sleep-deprived-teens-more-likely-to-carry-handguns-even-to-school Jessica Bakeman /2020-02-18/losing-sleep-over-the-quest-for-a-perfect-nights-rest A boom in technology promising to improve sleep has an ironic side effect: orthosomnia. Thanks to sleep trackers, people get so obsessed with perfect sleep that they are losing sleep over it. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:08:00 GMT /2020-02-18/losing-sleep-over-the-quest-for-a-perfect-nights-rest Shannon Bond /education/2020-01-13/miami-dade-district-considers-later-school-bells-weighing-science-against-logistics Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said he believes in science, and the science is clear: Adolescents aren’t getting enough… Tue, 14 Jan 2020 03:01:55 GMT /education/2020-01-13/miami-dade-district-considers-later-school-bells-weighing-science-against-logistics Jessica Bakeman /show/sundial/2019-12-05/art-installation-explores-the-racial-inequality-of-sleep-and-offers-reparations When you walk through the installation, “Black Power Naps/Siestas Negras” you’re automatically sucked into a world of relaxation. There are six… Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:43:53 GMT /show/sundial/2019-12-05/art-installation-explores-the-racial-inequality-of-sleep-and-offers-reparations /npr-breaking-news/2019-10-31/how-deep-sleep-may-help-the-brain-clear-alzheimers-toxins A study of 11 sleeping brains sheds some light on the mysterious link between sleep problems and Alzheimer's disease. The flow of cerebrospinal fluid through the brain appears to be the key. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:21:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2019-10-31/how-deep-sleep-may-help-the-brain-clear-alzheimers-toxins Jon Hamilton