How sleep protects your heart health
Sleep does much more than make you feel rested. It plays a big role in keeping your heart healthy. Good sleep is one of...
Untreated sleep apnea can speed up heart aging and early death
A new study has shown that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may face serious long-term health risks, including faster heart aging and...
Do common blood pressure drugs hurt your sleep?
Getting enough sleep is very important for staying healthy and feeling happy. But many people struggle with sleep.
In the United States, about one out...
Why better sleep could be the secret to a more active life
Most people know that getting enough sleep and staying physically active are two of the most important things we can do for our health.
Sleep...
Lack of sleep could shorten your life, study confirms
Getting enough sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may actually help you live longer.
A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that...
Why all aspects of sleep matter for your heart and metabolic health
A new statement from the American Heart Association says that getting healthy sleep is not just about sleeping for 7 to 9 hours a...
Why sleep triggers growth hormone—and what it means for your body and brain
Getting enough deep sleep is not just good for rest—it’s also essential for building strong muscles, healthy bones, and burning fat.
Bodybuilders often rely on...
Daytime sleepiness in older women may be linked to double dementia risk
Women in their 80s who become sleepier during the day over several years may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a...
Why uninterrupted sleep matters a lot after a brain injury
A new study has shown how important uninterrupted sleep is for people recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
The research, done on mice, found...
How financial stress disrupts your sleep
Long before the alarm sounds, many Americans lose quality rest to the quiet worries that surface after dark—whether about bills, the next paycheck or...