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Chronic sleep loss is a silent public health emergency — 1dAnyone who treats sleep as optional—and anyone who sets work or school schedules—needs the real cost to brain, body, and safety.

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Rachel Meyers My kids drag through early school days on too little rest and it hits their mood and health hard. Schedules need to put sleep first for everyone.

Survey finds 31% of adults sleep separately from partners for rest — 3dMany couples are choosing separate beds or bedrooms to address mismatched schedules, snoring, movement and other sleep disruptions—not necessarily relationship problems. A 2025 survey found that 31% of U.S. adults have slept separately from a partner to meet their sleep needs.

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REM Sleep Tied to 83 Lower Disease RisksHealth — 3dGreater REM sleep linked to 80% lower relative risk of Parkinson's and lower risks of 83 diseases in 95,559 adults followed nearly nine years.

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“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalms 4:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, — 18hPosted to IJR by IJR.

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Dutch Court Rejects Philips Recall Probe RequestBusiness — 1dA Dutch appeals court rejected shareholders’ request to investigate Philips’ handling of its 2021 recall of millions of sleep-apnea and ventilator devices, finding no adequate basis to conclude the company knew of the risks earlier or misled investors. The ruling does not resolve other recall-related proceedings or determine potential liability for problems at its Respironics unit.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

US monitors Siberian lab death amid plague suspicions — 6dA 28-year-old Irkutsk anti-plague lab worker dies of severe pneumonia; nearly 200 contacts are watched and institute staff sleep on floors as Rubio keeps a close eye.

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Vanda eyes first FDA-approved delayed sleep-wake disorder drug — Sep 29, 2026

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“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalms 4:8, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, — Oct 3, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Nearly a Third of U.S. Adults Report Trying Sleep Divorce — Sep 18, 2026About one in three American adults have slept apart from a partner to improve rest as the so-called ‘sleep divorce’ goes mainstream, driven by partner disruptions and snoring according to the 2025 Global Sleep Survey and related studies. While many report sleep quality gains from sleeping separately, researchers caution that the benefits for relationship dynamics are nuanced and depend on individual sleep issues and preferences, with some evidence also noting advantages of shared sleep.

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Guides Cite Sleep, Ventilation, and Zinc for Cold and Flu Defense — Sep 27, 2026To reduce cold and flu risk, experts recommend vaccination, frequent handwashing, limiting close contact with sick people, and improving ventilation; adequate sleep, regular moderate exercise, and a balanced diet also support health. Evidence for supplements and other immunity “boosters” is limited, while strenuous exercise during illness or inadequate rest can be counterproductive.

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Sam Okafor Getting plenty of sleep and fresh air has always kept my colds milder than any pill.

Page McConnell Plays World's Largest Organ With PhishEntertainment — Oct 2, 2026Phish’s three-night Atlantic City run launched its 2026 fall tour with extended improvisational jams and notable song choices. Page McConnell also played Boardwalk Hall’s giant pipe organ, while the band revived “Sleeping Monkey” in an encore.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Research Examines Longevity, Sleep, Exercise, AgingHealth — Sep 23, 2026Research links long-term aerobic activity and sustained or improving cardiovascular health to greater resilience and lower risks of heart disease and death in older age. Separate findings associate adequate sleep with longer life, while a review found older adults define successful aging through well-being, relationships, activity, and security—not longevity itself.

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Studies Identify Brain Fog’s Diverse Biological CausesHealth — Sep 20, 2026New research across studies links brain fog to multifactorial causes—including neuroinflammation, chronic stress responses, and cellular energy failures with sleep disruption worsening symptoms—while long COVID may involve dopamine neuron damage that affects motivation and movement. Additional work shows cognitive fog can accompany depression and CDS/ADHD overlaps, and everyday habits like poor sleep substantially amplify cognitive difficulties.

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Experts Share Ways to Preserve Muscle With Age — Sep 29, 2026A fitness coach recommends adequate protein, regular strength training, quality sleep and staying active to help limit age-related muscle loss, which can be compounded by sedentary habits and rapid weight loss on GLP-1 drugs. Separately, researchers found that age-related declines in mitochondrial cardiolipin may contribute to muscle changes, and restoring it partly reversed muscle wasting in mice—an early finding that could point to future treatments.

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NFL Players Favor Grass as League Sets Surface Standards — Sep 15, 2026NFLPA says 92% of players favor grass as Josh Allen describes turf burns so painful he cannot sleep; league and union set surface standards for all 30 facilities by 2028.

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Priya Raman Artificial turf might save money but it wears players down faster, they should stick with real grass at more stadiums.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Metcalfe Wants ‘John Tucker’ Costar Reunion — Sep 20, 2026Jesse Metcalfe named Arielle Kebbel, Penn Badgley and Brittany Snow as costars he’d love to work with again, and hinted there could be a John Tucker Must Die reunion. He acknowledged a sequel script exists at 20th Century Fox but said it has lost momentum and is on pause, with Kebbel and others still hopeful and Metcalfe not losing sleep over the outcome.

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Chris Dalton The original was light and funny so a reunion could still work if everyone is on board.

Menopause Questions Highlight Overlooked Symptoms, Care Needs — Sep 21, 2026Menopause conversations stay muted due to embarrassment, but Ivím Health’s five-question guide explains that weight gain in perimenopause is biology, not a personal failure, and that emotional symptoms are real and manageable with proper understanding. It urges a biology-aware approach—more protein, strength training, better sleep, and, when needed, medical support—to address symptoms and improve quality of life.

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Rachel Meyers Doctors need to stop brushing off these symptoms and actually suggest strength training or medical options when they fit.

Postpartum Challenges Span Skin, Mental Health, Self-CareHealth — Sep 15, 2026Postpartum experience spans physical changes like dry, rough skin due to hormonal shifts and dehydration, the need to balance self-care with infant care, and the value of beauty rituals to maintain identity; mental health concerns are also central, including recognition of postpartum depression and nighttime anxiety or sundown scaries with practical support and coping strategies. Additionally, the early pregnancy phase and waiting for the first scan can provoke anxiety, illustrating how stress, hormones, and sleep disruption shape the broader motherhood journey.

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Largest real-world study ties sleep to cycle regularityHealth — Aug 27, 2026A large real-world study of 2,596 women links longer and more consistent sleep with more regular menstrual cycles, suggesting sleep patterns influence hormonal timing. Separately, experts warn that sleep disorders in women, especially obstructive sleep apnea—which affects a substantial share of adults—are often misattributed to stress, with women showing distinct symptoms that require targeted recognition and treatment.

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AAIRS Troy Sleep Center Earns Accreditation — Jul 23, 2026AAIRS Clinic & Troy Sleep Center provides American Academy of Sleep Medicine-accredited sleep labs and board-certified sleep medicine interpretation for adults and children across Oakland and Macomb Counties, offering in-lab and home sleep studies at Troy and Sterling Heights. The clinic also delivers multi-specialty care including pulmonary, allergy, asthma, and immunology services, holds a Center of Excellence designation, and has earned multiple Top Doc honors.

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Passengers sleep on floors and describe airport 'carnage' as hundreds more flights cancelledBusiness — Sep 9, 2026

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Chris Dalton Airlines should compensate passengers properly when they leave them stranded like this for days on end.

Why Catching Up On Sleep During Weekends Could Help Save Your Life — Aug 30, 2024Participants who reported having less than seven hours of sleep per night were defined as having sleep deprivation. GARY BARNES VIA PEXELS “> Weekend lie-ins can prevent a potentially fatal heart attack or stroke…

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Less Sleep During Pregnancy Linked To Developmental Delays In KidsReporting — Sep 28, 2024Around four out of 10 pregnant women experience (Short Sleep Duration) SSD, according to previous research. AMINA FILKINS VIA PEXELS. “> Pregnant women who sleep less than seven hours a night may be harming their unborn…

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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs show promise for sleep apneaHealth — Sep 7, 2026

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