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Behavioral changes and medication could help if you have restless legs syndrome, experts said.

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Feeling antsy in your legs at bedtime? This condition may be to blame

Many people who experience sleep paralysis see frightening hallucinations some call "sleep paralysis demons."

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What’s a sleep paralysis demon? And other facts of the bizarre phenomenon

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Why exercise helps you sleep and why sleep is good for your fitness routine

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The surprising benefits of going to bed angry at your partner

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Falling asleep to your favorite show doesn’t have to ruin your sleep, experts say

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Yawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say

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Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests

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Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

A stuffed animal may help you sleep better.

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Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

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Socks could really improve your sleep, experts say

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Sleep: Are you getting enough?

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Alcohol: Are you drinking too much?

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Food

The equivalent of one medium size hot dog was associated with an increased risk of colorectal acancer and type 2 diabetes, Haile said.

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There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research

By cutting dyes from your diet, you’re getting another important built-in benefit

Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, study finds

Deep belly fat triggers inflammation. Here’s how to reduce it

Your coffee habit could be linked to healthier aging, study finds

Fitness

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Instead of worrying about your weight, focus on avoiding fragility

Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn’t water

Getting in more steps may prevent the leading cause of disability in the US, study says

Strong glutes, healthy body: Why your backside matters more than you think

Rest days aren’t optional — they’re where the real progress happens

Mindfulness

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Discipline is overrated. Here’s what people are doing instead

Does face yoga actually work? Experts weigh in on its slimming, anti-aging effects

A father’s poor mental health may harm his children’s development, study finds

Humans aren’t built to remember everything. 5 tips to remember the important stuff

How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness

Relationships

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The cost of loneliness can be death. Here’s how to find good friends

Screen time is both a cause and symptom of kids’ bad behavior, according to new research

Want your kid to be ultra successful? Don’t do this

What ‘gentle parenting’ does for your kids

Why podcaster Dr. John Delony’s approach to talking about uncomfortable topics is resonating with millions

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Why are Dutch kids the world’s happiest? A teenager weighs in

Deaths from heart attacks are way down. Here’s what’s killing us instead

BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight

When kids use screens, parents worry about the wrong thing, new study suggests

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