Can Feeling Sleepier Be an Early Warning Sign for Dementia?
Many people expect their sleep to change as they get older. Older adults often go to bed earlier, wake up more during the night,...
Could Better Sleep Timing Help the Brain Heal After a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without enough...
Why You Can Doze Off on the Couch but Feel Wide Awake in Bed
Almost everyone has experienced this puzzling situation. You are sitting comfortably on the couch in the evening, watching a movie or television show, and...
Three Common Sleep Habits Linked to Faster Brain Aging
Growing evidence suggests that sleep may play a major role in protecting the brain as we get older.
Scientists have known for years that poor...
New $10 spectrometer chip could turn smartwatches into health monitors
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and startup company GlitterinTech have developed a tiny, low-cost device that could bring powerful chemical sensing capabilities to...
Working Nights and Sleeping Less Than 6 Hours Could Raise Your Risk of Joint...
When people think about the consequences of poor sleep, they often think about feeling tired, having difficulty concentrating, or struggling with mood changes. But...
Could Your Sleep Schedule Age Your Brain Fast?
Many people think of sleep as simply a time when the body rests. In reality, sleep is an active process during which the brain...
Eating fewer protein-rich foods may harm physical function in older people
As people get older, staying strong and independent becomes increasingly important.
Many older adults want to continue walking comfortably, carrying groceries, climbing stairs, gardening, traveling,...
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Daylight Saving Time
Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour,...
Late Sleepers Face a Hidden Mental Health Challenge
Some people feel their best early in the morning. Others seem to come alive at night. Scientists refer to these differences as chronotypes, and...