05.13.23

Welcome to your weekly roundup on living well, made simple.

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Chinese postpartum confinement, called 'zuo yue zi,' is gaining Western appeal

Carol Chan is a confinement nanny who lives with families after a baby is born. She prepares meals and herbal medicines, takes care of the baby and provides guidance on being a new mother. Taylor Richard hired Chan after giving birth to her son, Levi.

Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep linked to damage in brain, study says

People who have sleep apnea and spend less time in deep sleep may have more damage in the white matter of the brain, possibly hastening mental decline, a new study found.

Kids need to gain weight during adolescence. Here's why

Pervasive myths about adolescent weight gain worry parents and can lead to real harm if adults don't adjust their messages to tweens and teens.

Sleeping will be one of the challenges for astronauts on Mars missions

Astronauts have been adjusting to the challenges of sleeping in space for years, including light exposure and zero gravity. The lessons learned from their experiences could help ensure that the first crewed missions to Mars get enough rest.

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Physician lets you in on 2 things your own doctor could be getting wrong

Do you want to make sure your doctor's appointment goes well? Dr. Heather Viola reveals the two things your health team could be getting wrong — and the one thing you could be, too.

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