Too little sleep at night may double the risk of dangerous artery disease
A large study from Sweden has found that people who sleep less than five hours a night have a much higher risk of developing...
Scientists untangle the stressful link between sleepless nights and heavy drinking
Struggling to sleep and drinking too much often go hand in hand, and a new study is shedding light on why.
Researchers have found that...
Can blood pressure drugs affect sleep and mental health?
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Sleep helps our bodies recover, supports brain function,...
Scientists find a hidden link sleep pills and dementia
Many people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, a problem commonly known as insomnia. To cope, some turn to sleep aids—medications that are...
Poor sleep may shrink brain regions tied to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from Yale School of Medicine has found that people who spend less time in deep sleep and dream-related sleep may have...
Light multitasking exercise could help women sleep better
A new study from the University of Tsukuba in Japan has found that combining light physical movement with simple mental tasks—known as multitask exercise—can...
Put down the phone: One hour of screen time in bed may raise insomnia...
A new study has found that using your phone, tablet, or computer in bed could seriously harm your sleep.
Norwegian scientists discovered that just one...
Common sleep drug may harm the heart at night
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works so well that most patients don’t remember anything about...
Brain’s fuel sensors play a key role in good sleep, new study finds
Our brains need a constant supply of energy to function well—but new research from the University of Kentucky has revealed that the way the...
Better sleep linked to less severe heart, kidney, and metabolic disease
A new study has found that people who sleep better may be less likely to suffer from a serious mix of health problems that...