Tips for improving sleep in older adults
Brienne Miner, MD, MHS, assistant professor of medicine (geriatrics), loves to talk about sleep.
She first became interested in the subject when she noticed the...
A nap a day keeps the doctor away: How to know if you’re napping...
It's no secret; life is exhausting. After a long day of class or work, it takes everything not to fall asleep as soon as...
Sleep spindles may reduce anxiety in people with PTSD
A new study shows that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity occurring during one phase of sleep and captured by EEG, may regulate...
Sleep apnea and high blood pressure: What is the connection?
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder where breathing temporarily stops during sleep, leading to fragmented sleep and a decrease in the amount of...
Sleep and Alzheimer’s disease: What you need to know
Sleep is a crucial aspect of our health, and poor sleep quality has been linked to a range of health problems, including obesity, diabetes,...
Longer midday nap linked to higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome
Taking a nap or siesta is a common practice in many countries, but researchers are still trying to understand its impact on health.
A new...
Sleeping drug could help reduce Alzheimer’s proteins in brain
Scientists have discovered a new method to generate electricity using carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and seawater.
The researchers at the University of Liverpool...
Long naps in daytime may harm your heart rhythm
Taking naps during the day that are longer than 30 minutes can nearly double the risk of developing an irregular heartbeat.
Scientists find a cause of cognitive decline in older people
In a new study, a team of scientists at the Salk Institute and elsewhere were studying the aging brain.
They wanted to understand why some...
Can oily fish, cherries or milk help you sleep? Here’s what the evidence shows
Almost one in five British people report they don’t get enough sleep each night. The problem is so bad that in total the UK...