Many Americans have stopped using sleep medications
Scientists from the University of Florida found the use of medication to treat sleep disturbances has fallen dramatically in the United States in recent years after several decades...
Day or night — your brain is always listening
You're fast asleep.
But your brain isn't taking the night off, according to new research funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Researchers studied activity in...
One dose of alcohol is enough to change the brain
Scientists from the University of Cologne found that even a single administration of alcohol permanently alters the brain.
In particular, the structure of the synapses...
Good sleepers have lower risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds
Scientists from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research found that 9 in 10 people do not get a good night's sleep.
They...
New diet, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors
In a guideline from the American Cancer Society, scientists give suggestions about diet and exercise to reduce the risk for recurrence and mortality among...
Exposure to sunny, hot and humid weather triggers severe mental disease symptoms
Scientists from the University at Albany found that exposure to sunny, hot, and humid weather can trigger severe symptoms of mental disorders, requiring emergency...
What you do while sitting could affect your dementia risk
Scientists from USC and the University of Arizona found that people aged 60 and older who sit for long periods watching TV or other...
Sleep disturbances common in people with long COVID
Scientists from Cleveland Clinic found that sleep disturbances among COVID-19 long-haulers appear to be quite common.
A lot of patients are complaining of non-restorative sleep, fatigue,...
People with both insomnia and sleep apnea have a higher death risk
In a study from Flinders University, scientists found that people reporting symptoms of both insomnia and a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea are...
Many leisure time activities may help reduce death risk in older adults
In a study from the National Cancer Institute, scientists found that older people who participate weekly in many different types of leisure time activities,...