Hidden Thyroid Problem May Make Sleep Apnea Worse
Poor sleep can affect almost every part of the body, including the hormones that keep us healthy. Researchers are increasingly finding that sleep disorders...
Why You Feel Sleepy on the Sofa but Wide Awake in Bed
It happens to many people. You are sitting on the sofa in the evening, watching a movie or a television show, and your eyes...
Study Finds Strong Link Between Inactive Thyroid and Sleep Apnea
Millions of people around the world live with hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.
These hormones help control...
New Pill Could Treat Both Heart Failure and Sleep Apnea
Your heart works every second of every day to pump blood around your body. When it becomes too weak to do this properly, the...
Growing Daytime Sleepiness Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Dementia
Feeling sleepier during the day as we get older may be more important than many people realize.
A new study suggests that older women who...
Why Your Genes May Change How Sleep Affects Your Brain
Alzheimer's disease develops slowly over many years before memory problems become obvious.
Scientists have long known that poor sleep and Alzheimer's risk are connected, but...
Poor Sleep and a Disrupted Body Clock May Be Raising Your Risk of Overactive...
Overactive bladder is a common condition that causes a sudden, difficult-to-control urge to urinate.
Many people also need to visit the toilet more often during...
Study Finds Hidden Cause of Sleep Issue in Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered that the sleep problems seen in Alzheimer's disease may not be caused directly by harmful protein plaques as previously believed.
Instead, the...
Scientists Discover an Unexpected Link Between Sleep Quality and Bladder Health
Good sleep is important for much more than feeling rested. It supports brain function, hormone balance, heart health, and the body's natural daily rhythm.
New...
Spring daylight saving time may raise the risk of eye disease
Changing the clocks for daylight saving time may do more than make people feel tired.
A new study suggests that the one-hour time change could...