Why you fall asleep on the couch but lie awake in bed
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to fall asleep on the couch while watching a movie, yet the moment you move to...
High-fiber diet may cut risk of heart disease in night shift workers
Working at night keeps hospitals running, factories open, and essential services available around the clock.
However, the human body is naturally designed to be awake...
Sleeping in on weekends may protect your heart
Many people struggle to get enough sleep during the workweek. Busy schedules, early school or work start times, late-night screen use, and stress can...
Sleep loss may increase risk of heart rhythm disorders
Getting enough sleep is often sacrificed by busy workers trying to balance careers, family responsibilities, and daily stress. However, new research suggests that cutting...
Night traffic noise may quietly harm your heart health, study finds
A large new study suggests that the sound of traffic outside your home at night could be doing more than disturbing your sleep—it may...
Stop eating 3 hours before bed could help protect your heart
A new study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that when you stop eating at night may matter just as much as what you eat.
Researchers found...
A new drug may help reset the body clock and beat jet lag faster
Our bodies run on an internal clock that helps control when we sleep, wake up, eat, and feel alert.
This internal timing system, often called...
Staying up late may quietly harm your heart, especially for women
Many people naturally prefer staying up late and feel most alert in the evening. These so-called night owls often struggle with early mornings but...
A weak body clock may increase dementia risk
Dementia is a growing health concern around the world, especially as populations age. It affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to carry out...
A sleep hormone might hold the key to prevent memory loss
As people get older, many start to notice changes in their memory. Forgetting names, misplacing items, or struggling to remember events can be early...