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For humans, sleep is a necessity, a mystery, and a luxury. It’s not known why we need it but we do—and an hour more or less of it can make your day either great or grumpy. Most animals sleep, too, ...

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Officially, perimenopause marks the transition into menopause. Unofficially? It ushers in a chapter that is physically and emotionally challenging for many women. During these years, hormones begin to ...

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While it should be as easy as breathing, sleep can evade us, despite our best efforts to get a good night's rest. However, there's hope that you can break your negative sleep patterns. According to ...

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You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even ...