Sleep Research

• Regular bedtime may be linked to a healthier gut, study finds

  There is a diverse community of microorganisms, like bacteria, viruses and fungi, living in the human gut that are essential to human health. And sleep may impact this community.

  Health

  Aug 8, 2023
  
• Time change means an extra hour of sleep… or does it? U of M researcher explains

  There's a time change this weekend, meaning that — in theory — you'll get an extra hour of sleep when you change your clocks back an hour this Sunday.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2020
  
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• World’s largest sleep study shows too much sleep as bad as too little: Western University

  The study, led by Western University in London, Ont., found that consistently sleeping more or less than the recommended seven to eight hours per night can have a major impact on brain functions. 

  Health

  Oct 9, 2018
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• Should you nap at work? A sleep specialist says yes

  You've probably thought about sneaking off for a nap at work. Now you can tell your boss it's doctor approved. Why a growing number of companies are encouraging employees to sleep on shift.

  Health

  Feb 14, 2018
• 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