Avoiding sleep meds can help older people live longer
Many older Americans take prescription medications to help them sleep. These drugs include benzodiazepines and newer medications known as “Z-drugs,” like Ambien.
While they may...
New drug combo could treat sleep apnea more effectively
A new study led by researchers from Monash University and Harvard has shown that using a combination of treatments for sleep apnea could be...
Why ignoring your body clock can strongly harm your heart
In today’s busy world, many people stay up late, work overnight shifts, or spend hours in front of screens long after sunset.
These modern habits...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may lower death risk in sleep apnea
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may offer more than just help shedding extra pounds—they might also help protect people from serious health...
Living half-asleep: what people with idiopathic hypersomnia want you to know
Idiopathic hypersomnia, often called IH, is a rare and serious condition that causes people to feel extremely sleepy during the day, even after they...
Sleep hormone by-product may boost memory in older people
A team of scientists in Japan has found a promising way to support memory and brain health as we get older—by using something that...
Scientists discover the brain’s “tipping point” that triggers sleep
Falling asleep might feel like a slow drift into slumber, but new research shows it actually happens in an instant.
Scientists have discovered that the...
Why does putting back the clocks an hour disrupt us so much?
The disruption of sleeping and waking patterns from the daylight saving clock change reveals a great deal about our everyday reliance on the interaction...
Deep sleep might help wash away brain waste, study finds
Why do we really need to sleep? A new study from Japan suggests that deep sleep might play an important role in cleaning the...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm your sleep
Getting enough sleep is very important for our health and well-being. But many people, especially in the United States, don’t get enough rest.
About one...