For those past the age of a parental tuck-in, audiobooks might provide a soothing analogue.
Tag: Sleep
Lull in Russian Bombing Brings Sleep to Kyiv Residents
An unusually long lull in Russian bombing has left people in the Ukrainian capital feeling well-rested, healthier and more productive, at least for now.
Europe Embraces the Siesta to Deal With the Intense Heat Wave
The siesta, a sacred afternoon break in Spain, was once mocked as lazy. But now, countries like Germany, which were among the siesta haters, are taking another look.
Turning In
As we age, our sleep needs change. Nights when we sleep more than we’re up become as precious as they are elusive.
War in Ukraine Has Left Eastern Europe Sleepless
Mental health professionals across the region say they have seen an increase in patients with intense anxiety. Some are asking for more sleeping pills, and many are making escape plans.
‘No City in Ukraine Is Safe’: Family Escapes Missile Strike in Kyiv
After days in a bomb shelter, a family returned to their home in Kyiv for breakfast, and witnessed a missile strike on a neighboring apartment building.
Sleeping in Pieces
Are sleep disruptions here to stay?
Dementia Risk After Age 50 Increases With Less Sleep, Study Says
The research, tracking thousands of people from age 50 on, suggests those who sleep six hours or less a night are more likely to develop dementia in their late 70s.
Pokémon Sleep Wants to Make Snoozing a Game Too
Pokémon Go got people walking for hours in the summer of 2016. Now, its makers want to make sleep the next frontier.
Congratulations, Meghan and Harry! (Now Here’s What to Read)
Sorting through the plethora of books aimed at new parents can be overwhelming. The editors of the Book Review are here to help.