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Amazing Facts About Breastfeeding and Breast Milk
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More than a match: How two transplant patients found each other through Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Transplant Mentor Program
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What is a “Hurkle-Durkle,” and can this Sleep Trend Negatively Impact Your Health?
If you’re a social media user, you may have noticed a fun new micro-trend making its way across platforms including TikTok: the art of the “hurkle-durkle.”
Although it sounds like a noise a zoo animal might make, hurkle-durkle refers to a Scottish morning ritual of lounging in bed well after your alarm has gone off. As one content creator, Kira Kosarin, says in her viral TikTok video with 3.9 million views, “Once I’ve hurkled my last durkle in a given morning, I will get up.” Countless Instagram users have since posted pictures of themselves in bed along with #hurkledurkle.
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Too Much Sleep? Here Are Some Surprising Facts About Oversleeping
Most people know that getting enough sleep is essential for good health. But what about getting too much sleep? Is oversleeping a thing?
The answer is yes, it is possible to get too much sleep. While sleep deprivation gets all the press, oversleeping can also be a problem. The ideal amount of sleep varies from person to person, but most experts agree adults should get 7-9 hours a night.
Guidelines on how much sleep is typical for your age group:
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How to Keep Your Mood From Falling Like the Leaves
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‘Crazy twists' and a special bond mark patient's transplant journey
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Wake Up to Daylight Saving Time With Tips for Better Sleep
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