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Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2025 -
Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
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Thousands of opinions, sleepless nights and countless responsibilities that come with being a CEO – all included.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Left unchecked, those feelings can worsen into sleepless nights, a loss of appetite, inability to focus, impaired relationships, depression and even physical illness.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When expectations are unclear, like those communicated by busy bosses, teachers or healthcare providers, people become hypervigilant.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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And in a world where daily messages now top a trillion, that hypervigilant regulation becomes necessary.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Open Drinks First things first, be mindful as to not leave a cup of water or mug of tea sitting on your nightstand.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Williams, mindful of the city’s precarious finances at a time when property taxes are at risk due to Tallahassee politics, was doing her job by exploring less expensive options.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be cognizant of overloading extension cords and be careful to keep heaters and flammable items away from other heat-generating devices.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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If anything, Maye will need to be even more cognizant of his blind side, and Josh McDaniels will need to design plays to get the ball out even faster.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Be cautious as this is a poor window for any important actions or decisions.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Veterinarians and agriculture experts are warning Colorado flock owners to be cautious as high pathogen avian influenza is making a return to the region.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Flick was wary of the youngster experiencing a setback, given recent cases involving other young players and preferred to bring him back gradually.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the singer recently said viewers do not need to learn Spanish to enjoy the show and only need to dance, some viewers are still wary of tuning in.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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