Dr. Colleen Carney

• 8 reasons why you should aim for 8 hours of sleep tonight

  You love to sleep but you don't make time for it, but experts say you should. From increasing your sexual drive to regulating your appetite, here are eight reasons why sleep is good for you.

  Health

  Mar 25, 2016
  
• Here’s why your sleepless night is giving you the munchies

  Scientists have already established a link between craving junk food after losing out on a good night of rest, but in a new study, they explain why we tend to overeat and make poor food choices while sleepy-eyed.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2016
  
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• Here’s what you should be eating for a good night’s sleep, according to scientists

  Waking up in the middle of the night? If you can’t get a restful night of sleep, researchers suggest that you ought to look at what you’re eating throughout the day.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2016
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• Back-to-school checklist: 4 things you need to know

  The start of September is a hectic time for kids as they reunite with their alarm clocks, textbooks and their friends. Experts offer these tips for busy parents.

  Education

  Aug 26, 2015
• Chris Hyndman: What you need to know about the dangers of sleepwalking

  Parasomnias – sleep disorders that could trigger walking, eating, and other activities while you sleep – could lead to dangerous occurrences.

  Health

  Aug 6, 2015
• Daylight Saving Time 2015: How the time change affects your internal clock

  It happens every spring: March rolls around and your clock rolls an hour ahead with it. It’s called Daylight Saving Time, and on Sunday at 2 a.m., we’ll spring forward by one hour.

  Health

  Mar 6, 2015
• Booze before bedtime disrupts restful sleep, scientists suggest

  Does a glass of red wine help you get to sleep? While it might seem like a good idea, new research suggests that alcohol disrupts deep sleep.

  Health

  Jan 21, 2015
• Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend: How it affects your internal clock

  This weekend, most Canadians will turn the clocks back one hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. Here's how the time change may impact your internal clock.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2014
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• Daylight Saving Time 2014: How the time change affects your internal clock

  March rolls around and your clock rolls an hour ahead with it. It’s called Daylight Saving Time, and on Sunday at 2 a.m., we’ll spring forward by one hour.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2014