Two-year study finds later school start times improve student sleep

Over half of US teenagers sleep less than seven hours each night, and there is increasing evidence these adolescent sleep deficits affect everything from general health to academic performance. A new study, led by researchers from the University of Min… Continue reading Two-year study finds later school start times improve student sleep

Irregular sleep patterns can double heart disease risk, study suggests

A newly published study from researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston is suggesting irregular sleep patterns, such as inconsistent bedtimes from day to day, can potentially double a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease.Contin… Continue reading Irregular sleep patterns can double heart disease risk, study suggests

Plants' "body clocks" may determine when herbicides work best

It's possible that herbicides might be more effective if applied at dawn

Spraying crops with weed-killer is not only harmful to the environment, but it’s also costly for farmers. With those problems in mind, scientists have conducted a study which suggests that less herbicide could be used for the same results, if applied at the right time of day.

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It's official – a warm bath about 90 minutes before bed should help you sleep

The ideal temperature range is said to be 104 to 109 ºF (40 to 43 ºC)

It’s already commonly thought that a warm bath before going to bed helps improve your sleep. A new meta-study has apparently confirmed this to be the case, however, and has even come up with exact figures regarding the best times and temperatures.

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