New blood test can tell if you’ve been awake too long
Scientists from Australia's Monash University and the University of Birmingham in the UK have created a blood test that can figure out if someone...
What’s the link between sleep and blood pressure
In our fast-paced world, sleep often takes a backseat in our list of priorities. However, the quality and quantity of sleep we get play...
Sleep apnea linked to memory issues, study finds
Imagine trying to sleep but repeatedly stopping and starting your breathing without even realizing it.
This is what happens to people with sleep apnea, a...
Widely-used blood pressure drugs linked to sleep problems
Getting enough sleep is vital for our health and happiness. But not everyone finds it easy to get the rest they need.
In the United...
The link between sleep apnea and high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, and sleep apnea are more connected than most people realize.
While high blood pressure is a condition that makes your...
How our sleep, body clocks, and mental health are strongly connected
A new study sheds light on how troubles with sleep and our internal body clock can lead to or make mental health issues worse.
This...
Relaxing words heard in sleep can help slow down heart rate
While we sleep, it might seem like we're cut off from the world around us, but researchers from the University of Liège, in collaboration...
Plant-based diet may help prevent sleep apnea
A recent study published in ERJ Open Research shows that individuals who adhere to a healthy, plant-based diet—rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and...
Can ‘colored noise’ really improve our sleep?
One in four people suffer from some kind of sleep disorder—insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome. And for a quarter of them,...
Sleep and mental health have a vital link
Recent research has uncovered a significant connection between sleep problems, our body's internal clock (also known as our circadian rhythm), and the development or...