Can You Learn While You're Asleep? : Shots - Health News : NPR
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An experiment that paired sounds with smells suggests basic forms of learning are possible while snoozing. The key seems to be a phenomenon known as conditioning — a form of simple learning made famous by Ivan Pavlov and his dog.
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Teens need sleep. Why is it so hard to start high school later in the morning? : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Popular myths about sleep, debunked : Life Kit : NPR
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Can You Drink Coffee When Sick With A Cold Or Flu?
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How to create a healthy sleep routine : Life Kit : NPR
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How to Sleep by Rafael Pelayo, MD
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A Sick Life': Revisiting Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins's TLC memoir
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That moment when you're nodding off is a sweet spot for creativity, MIT News
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Melatonin for children? Pediatricians question if it's safe to help kids sleep : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Secrets to healthy aging and longevity from NPR's readers : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Babies sleep better in their own rooms after 4 months, study finds
You can't sleep on public land in Missouri starting Jan. 1. What that means if you're homeless
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MichMash - WDET 101.9 FM
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After Recent Violence, Charlotte Photographer Alvin Jacobs Worries About Lasting Impact On Students Like His Son