Bacteria may be key to the mystery of why you sleep
The research shows that a substance in the mesh-like walls of bacteria, known as peptidoglycan, is naturally present in the brains of mice and...
Can’t sleep? Insomnia may speed up brain aging and dementia onset
Having trouble sleeping might do more than leave you tired the next day—it could also speed up brain aging.
A new study published in Neurology...
Five pieces of sleep advice that could be making your insomnia worse
We all know how much better we feel after a good night's sleep.
Science backs this up: high-quality sleep boosts cardiovascular health, immune function, brain...
Cannabis-based medicine may treat long-term sleep loss
A new study from the UK has found that people who have trouble sleeping may benefit from medical cannabis.
The research, published in the journal...
Sleep loss may increase dementia risk by 40%
People who have trouble sleeping for months may experience faster memory loss and thinking problems as they age.
A new study published in the journal...
Poor sleep may cause disability in older adults, study finds
Many older adults have trouble sleeping, and this can be more than just an inconvenience.
A new study has found that poor sleep and regular...
Daytime sleepiness may be linked to higher dementia risk
Women in their 80s who feel increasingly sleepy during the day over a period of five years may face double the risk of developing...
Daytime sleepiness may be linked to higher dementia risk
Women in their 80s who feel increasingly sleepy during the day over a period of five years may face double the risk of developing...
How sleep builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower
Many people know that a good night’s sleep helps the body grow and repair itself, but not everyone understands why.
Sleep, especially the early deep...
How deep sleep boosts muscle and bone health
Everyone knows that a good night’s sleep is important, but did you know it can help your body grow stronger and stay healthier too?
Scientists...