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New research suggests that just over 7 hours of nightly sleep is ideal for preventing insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.

It’s not just beauty rest — sleep duration and quality are some of the most powerful indicators of metabolic health. And a new study may have pinpointed exactly how much sleep it takes to keep Type 2 ...

Share on Pinterest Without enough sleep, your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar can be disrupted. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images A new study found that sleeping less than 6 hours a night can ...

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While it would be amazing if you could count down from three and instantly conk out, that’s not what the viral 3-2-1 sleep method is about. Instead, this hack recommends three easy changes to make ...

This five-step routine can help relax your mind and body before bed, leading to a better night's rest. Suchandrima Bhowmik is a freelance journalist who specializes in medical, health and nutrition ...