How sleep affects blood pressure health
In today’s busy world, sleep often gets pushed aside.
But how well and how long you sleep is closely tied to your overall health—especially your...
Study finds big cause of smartphone addiction in “night owls”
Many young adults who enjoy staying up late, often called "night owls," may be at greater risk of becoming addicted to their smartphones and...
Changing jobs may cause headaches, fatigue, and insomnia, study finds
Changing jobs can feel like a fresh beginning—a way to move forward in your career or escape a stressful job.
But according to a recent...
Being dehydrated may hurt your sleep more than you think
We all know drinking water is important, but a new study shows it may also play a big role in how well you sleep.
Researchers...
Breathing device reduces death risk in people with type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea
People with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) face a heightened risk of death.
However, new research presented at the 2024...
Air pollution can make sleep apnea worse
A new multi-national study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress, has revealed that air pollution may worsen symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
OSA...
A new pill could help both your heart and your sleep
Your heart works non-stop, pumping blood to every part of your body. But for some people, their heart begins to struggle.
This condition is called...
Poor sleep could age the brain faster, large study finds
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for feeling rested, but new research shows it may also protect the brain from aging too quickly.
A...
Exercise could help smokers reduce depression and sleep problems
Regular exercise may help smokers over the age of 40 lower their risk of depression and sleep problems to levels similar to non-smokers, according...
Frequent use of sleep pills may raise dementia risk
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, suggests that using sleep medications often may increase the risk of developing dementia—especially in...