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Good sleep boosts resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression, says new study

Life's stressors have a way of affecting our mental health, but according to a new study from the University of York, good quality sleep...

Scientists develop better method for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent chronic sleep disorder that impacts approximately 30 million people in the United States alone. Traditional diagnosis methods have...

Split naps could boost alertness during night shifts and benefit new parents, study finds

New insights into the science of sleep may offer relief to night shift workers and new parents, two groups notoriously challenged by sleep deprivation. A...

Exercise can offset some harmful effects of poor sleep

You know that exercise is good for you, and you've heard that good sleep is essential for health. But what happens if you're not...

Night owls at higher risk for diabetes, new study shows

Are you someone who likes to stay up late and wake up late? If yes, a new study says you might want to reconsider...

Scientists find new connection between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study, published in Neurology, has highlighted a link between sleep apnea and brain volume in areas related to Alzheimer's disease. This adds to...

Sleep pills could reduce Alzheimer’s proteins in brain, study finds

A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis offers a glimmer of hope in the battle against...

Better sleep could be the key to fighting opioid addiction, says new study

Opioids, like oxycodone, are drugs often used to manage pain but come with the heavy risk of addiction. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease...

How much you sleep could affect your risk of type 2 diabetes

Researchers in the Netherlands have made a crucial discovery: how much you sleep can influence your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. And this link...

How your sleep habits could influence your risk of type 2 diabetes

A diverse group of medical researchers in the Netherlands has made a significant discovery. They found that how much you sleep could be tied...