Could sleeping without a pillow help prevent vision loss?
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent blindness in the world. It damages the optic nerve, often without warning, and once the...
Can popular sleep drugs increase your dementia risk?
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that older adults who often use sleep medications might have a higher...
Why a short afternoon nap might boost your brain function
Taking a short nap in the afternoon might do more for your brain than you think.
A new study from researchers in Germany and Switzerland...
Reducing sleep drug use may help older people live longer
Millions of older Americans take prescription sleep medications to deal with insomnia. These drugs include popular ones like Ambien and other sedatives called benzodiazepines.
Although...
Sleeping less than 7 hours could shorten your life, study confirms
Getting enough sleep every night might be more important for a long life than many people think.
New research from Oregon Health & Science University...
How common anxiety and sleep drugs may harm your brain
Benzodiazepines are medicines that doctors often give to people who feel very anxious or have trouble sleeping. These drugs work fast and are helpful...
These weight-loss drugs can help treat sleep apnea
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes sleep better.
Specifically, the...
Your sleep could reveal your future health, AI shows
A bad night of sleep usually means feeling tired the next day. But it could also be a warning sign for serious health problems...
Weaker body clocks may increase dementia risk in older people
A new study has found that people with weaker or more irregular circadian rhythms—the body’s internal clock—may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
Back pain today, sleep problems tomorrow? What men should know
Many older men deal with either sleep problems, back pain, or both. Now, a new study led by Soomi Lee at Penn State shows...