The Guardian Europe
Study Finds Weekend Lie-Ins May Protect Heart, Parenting Experts Remain Skeptical
New science says weekend lie-ins are good for you. Now if only it could convince a five-year-old to let you have one.
2026-09-09
The Guardian Europe
2026-09-04
The Atlantic
Study Finds Meditation Can Sometimes Do the Opposite of What You Paid For
A meditation researcher's personal and professional journey reveals that the practice, touted as a cure-all, can have a dark side - sleep disruption, dissociation, and even psychosis - for some practitioners.
2026-08-30
ScienceDaily
Your Middle-Aged Micro-Awakenings May Be Whispering 'Alzheimer's Risk,' Scientists Say
New research from the University of Liège finds that middle-aged folks with more nighttime micro-awakenings may have a higher genetic risk for Alzheimer's - so those 3 a.m. wake-ups might be your brain's way of dropping hints.
2026-08-09
The Guardian Europe
Scientists Finally Explain Why Grandma's Advice Was Actually Right
Neuroscience reveals that sleep, exercise, and diet all boost mitochondria, the ancient energy engines powering our brains - so Grandma was right, just for reasons she couldn't have known.
2026-08-03
The Guardian Europe
Cold Shower Before Bed? Scientists Say That's a Hot Take
Thinking a cold shower will help you sleep on a hot night? Your body's stress hormones beg to differ.
2026-05-20
The Guardian
England's Schools Point Out That You Can't Fix Special Needs by Chasing Exam Results
English headteachers tell the government that fixing special needs education while obsessing over exam scores is like trying to patch a leaky boat by polishing the deck.
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