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Frank Vascellaro, A Snorer In Denial, Undergoes Sleep Study

Experts say 40 percent of Americans snore when they sleep. Then there are those of us who have to sleep next to a snorer. And those of us who are in denial. I was convinced my wife Amelia was imagining it, so I went to a sleep clinic to find the truth.

2013/05/06

Daylight Saving: Springing Forward Harder Than Falling Back

Daylight saving time is this weekend, and we’ll move our clocks forward an hour. While it’s nice to have an extra daylight at the end of the day, this time change can feel like jet lag.

2013/03/08

Study Shows We’re Not Getting Enough Sleep

This week is Sleep Awareness Week. More and more, we hear about studies that show sleep is essential to our mental and physical health. The problem? Most of us aren’t getting enough.

2013/03/06

Sleepy? You May Need More Than Just Rest

Lack of sleep can negatively affect your concentration and health. Adults should get seven to eight hours of sleep every night.

2013/02/27

Which Position Gives You The Best Night’s Sleep?

Few things feel as good as a full night’s sleep. But even if you tuck yourself in with eight hours ahead of you before the alarm goes off, there are no guarantees that you’ll feel rested the next day.

2013/02/20

Peterson Says He Missed Bus Because He Overslept

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson says he missed the team bus to Soldier Field on Sunday because he overslept.

2012/11/29

The Science Behind Seasonal Affective Disorder

Our daylight hours are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer, and the WCCO Morning Show took a look at the science behind why some people get depressed in the winter.

2012/10/30

Sleepy time in Catherine Breillat's "The Sleeping Beauty." (credit: The Film Society of Minneapolis-St. Paul)

Sleep Is Critical For Kids Before School

We hear a lot about the importance of getting enough sleep, but for school children, it’s even more critical. Research has shown that kids who suffer from sleep deprivation tend to struggle in class.

2012/08/27

One Way To Be Healthier: Get A Good Night’s Sleep

Getting the recommended six to eight hours of sleep each night can be a challenge. But if you do, you’re likely to be slimmer, healthier and less stressed. That’s according to the National Sleep Foundation.

2012/08/07

How Sleeping Affects Your Personality

Do you ever think about the position you sleep in and whether it has something to do with your personality? Well, apparently it might.

2012/07/31

Not Getting Enough Sleep? Put Down Your Phone

These days we’re never too far away from our cell phones and computers, and while technology may help you be more productive at work, it can have an opposite effect on your sleep.

2012/07/11

Therapy Helps Teen ‘Wake Up’ From Sleep Disorder

If you think your teenager’s tired all the time, it might be tough to believe Matt Borchers story. Matt has a medical sleep disorder called hypersomnolence and he is known to sleep 13 hours a night.

2011/11/28