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When Mike Flanagan took the helm of Doctor Sleep, the sequel to his own novel and the 1980 Stanley Kubrick film of The Shining, he had an impossible mandate. The movie must be faithful to its adapted source material while also acknowledging the shadow cast over it by the cinematic precedent. It’s a tall order, but one that Flanagan rises to admirably,...

While it's unlikely that you will die from a lack of sleep, the condition can cause serious problems over time. It also raises your risk for heart attack, stroke and other health issues that may require medical treatment. Getting enough sleep improves your immune system, hormone regulation, metabolic function and blood pressure control. It's also crucial for memory and cognitive functions. Symptoms...

Sleep deprivation can mess with your mind and body in some serious ways. Researchers have found that you can become sluggish and prone to mistakes after just a few days without sleep. In 1940s Soviet Russia, scientists created a stimulant they believed could remove the need for human sleep. They tested it on five prisoners, promising them freedom. The results were horrifying....