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Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths

  • Written by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh
Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar mythsHow much does the moon cycle affect sleep? Probably less than your screen time at night. Muhammad Khazin Alhusni/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and strange...

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