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The gap between the social connection you have and the connection you want. Key takeaways Not the same as: being alone; it is about the quality of con...
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Structured psychological treatments, also called psychotherapy, such as CBT, counseling and guided self-help. Key takeaways Ways to find a therapist:...
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The relationship between device use, particularly in the evening, and sleep and mood. Key takeaways Effect of night-mode filters on sleep: limited in...
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What actually helps when someone close to you is struggling with their mental health. Key takeaways Asking directly about suicide: does not increase r...
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The two-way relationship between drinking and mood, anxiety and sleep. Key takeaways Dietary Guidelines, if you drink: up to 2 drinks a day for men, 1...
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Persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, with daytime consequences. Key takeaways Chronic insomnia: 3 or more nights...
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Repeated narrowing or closure of the upper airway during sleep, causing breathing pauses and fragmented sleep. Key takeaways Definition of an apnea: b...
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How caffeine blocks the chemical signal of sleep pressure, and how long it lasts. Key takeaways General adult daily limit: 400 mg Recommended limit in...
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Working hours that conflict with the body clock , and the sleep problems that follow. Key takeaways Useful pre-shift nap: 20-30 minutes Anchor sleep b...
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Short daytime sleep, and how its length and timing change whether it helps or hinders. Key takeaways Short nap for alertness: 10-20 minutes Length tha...
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You do not need to understand the whole Nutrition Facts panel. The serving size, the % Daily Value column and the ingredients list tell you almost eve...
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The roughly 24-hour internal rhythm that sets when you feel alert and when you feel sleepy. Key takeaways Strongest signal: light, particularly in the...
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Muscle mass and bone density both decline with age, and resistance training is the most effective way to slow both. Starting late still works. What to...
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The temperature, light, noise and bedding conditions of the room you sleep in. Key takeaways Temperature: cool and comfortable; a warm room delays sle...
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The links between habitual sleep duration and heart, metabolic and immune health. Key takeaways Adults: 7 or more hours a night Short sleep, linked to...
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