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Neuroscientists identify a surprising low-tech fix to the problem of sleep-deprived teens

  • Written by Adriana Galván, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
A good night's sleep comes down to a comfy place to rest your head.Marisa Harris/Unsplash, CC BY

Healthy sleep leads to healthy brains. Neuroscientists have gotten that message out. But parents, doctors and educators alike have struggled to identify what to do to improve sleep. Some have called for delaying school start times or limiting screentime...

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