Scientists find a hopeful pill for high blood pressure and sleep apnea
Imagine your heart, constantly working, pumping blood to every part of your body without a break. Now imagine it struggling to do its job,...
Irregular sleep may increase high blood pressure risk, study finds
In a substantial exploration into the correlations between fluctuating sleep patterns and hypertension, a recent study by researchers from Flinders University, divulges a potent...
Common sleep pills may increase high blood pressure in older people
Sometimes, after a day of knitting, tending to roses, or perhaps enjoying a calm reading session, our dear older folks tuck into bed, hoping...
How sunlight influences our sleep patterns
Most of us have experienced changes in our sleep patterns due to variations in our daily routines or changes in the environment.
A study from...
Treatment of snoring may protect your heart health
Have you ever found yourself snoring loudly, waking up multiple times at night, or feeling exhausted during the day?
If yes, you might be dealing...
Surgery is the best option for people with sleep apnea when CPAP does not...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), affecting almost 1 billion people worldwide, is primarily treated using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
However, only about half of...
Insomnia and short sleep duration in midlife may increase dementia risk
A study published in Age and Ageing indicates that experiencing insomnia and short sleep durations during middle age may elevate the risk of developing...
How a common sleep supplement could boost memory function
The potential of melatonin and its derivatives in enhancing memory has been demonstrated in various animal studies.
However, the precise molecular mechanisms orchestrating these beneficial...
Troubled sleep may be linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
As the Christmas holidays approach and we get caught up in the festive frenzy, researchers from the University of South Australia are urging people...
Are sleep pills doing more harm than good?
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that nearly one in five adults in America uses sleep medication.
This...