sleep

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Another measure being considered in the consultation is mandatory overnight curfews to help children sleep better and how age verification can be strengthened to stop underage children from creating accounts.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Scientists have long been sounding the alarm, warning that cell phone addiction is associated with shortened attention spans, sleep problems and anxiety.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Sharon Zavaleta Chuquipa struggles to sleep in the room she shared with her younger sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Then I discovered the da Vinci rhythm, which is to sleep for 15 minutes every few hours, but once I had an office job, I couldn’t just suddenly lie down at work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I mumbled like a man talking in his sleep.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck