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Getting a good night's sleep in a busy world

In a busy, modern world where work and technology constantly demand attention, getting a full night's sleep can be a battle.

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WTOP Talkback: Who's crankier in morning - men or women?

The Sleep Council in Britain put this question to a study a few years ago. The result? Women reported more bad moods in the morning.

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Sleep may help ease memory loss in Parkinson's patients

Doctors say getting a good night's sleep is important for everyone's health. But it could be crucial to helping improve memory loss associated with Parkinson's Disease, according to a new study.

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For the best sleep, scientists say 'control your dreams'

Folks who remember their dreams can heal faster from depression and better diffuse negative emotions.

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Night owls not as happy as early bird peers

It turns out the chipper mood of "morning people" is real, and on top of being happier, they feel healthier, too.

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Want to improve your health? Share a bed

New research finds that sleeping in the same bed with a partner actually improves your health.

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Why you shouldn't hit the snooze button

Restorative sleep that's helpful to bodies and minds doesn't happen within the 7- to 9-minute snoozes allowed by most alarm clocks.

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Lack of sleep has 'profound consequences' on toddlers

There are even indications that sleep deprivation could set back cognitive development in young children, says Dr. Judith Owens, director of sleep medicine at Children's National Medical Center.

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Get some Zs with these sleep-easy eats

Getting a good night's sleep can be a challenge, but some unexpected foods could be the key to falling, and staying, asleep.

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Nightmares? This app is a dream come true (VIDEO)

A team of students from Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has released a 99 cent application for the iPhone called Sigmund.

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