Poor sleep may shrink brain regions tied to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from Yale School of Medicine has found that people who spend less time in deep sleep and dream-related sleep may have...
Light multitasking exercise could help women sleep better
A new study from the University of Tsukuba in Japan has found that combining light physical movement with simple mental tasks—known as multitask exercise—can...
Put down the phone: One hour of screen time in bed may raise insomnia...
A new study has found that using your phone, tablet, or computer in bed could seriously harm your sleep.
Norwegian scientists discovered that just one...
Common sleep drug may harm the heart at night
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works so well that most patients don’t remember anything about...
Brain’s fuel sensors play a key role in good sleep, new study finds
Our brains need a constant supply of energy to function well—but new research from the University of Kentucky has revealed that the way the...
Better sleep linked to less severe heart, kidney, and metabolic disease
A new study has found that people who sleep better may be less likely to suffer from a serious mix of health problems that...
Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve...
About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep...
Don’t snooze on sleep apnea
Does your partner keep leaving for the guest bedroom because of your thunderous snoring? Don't call the divorce lawyer. Instead, consider calling your doctor.
Dr....
Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate
Can't sleep at night?
Researchers say the reason – and the solution – could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can...
Irregular sleep patterns can raise blood pressure
Many people believe that small changes in their sleep schedule won’t affect their health. However, new research from Flinders University suggests otherwise.
The study found...