Poor sleep may increase brain aging and dementia risk
People who don’t sleep well may have brains that look older than they really are, according to a large brain imaging study from Karolinska...
Leg movements during sleep may show higher diabetes risk
Poor sleep is not just about feeling tired the next day. It can also affect your long-term health.
A new study published in the journal...
Sleep apnea and high blood pressure work together to harm your health
Sleep apnea and high blood pressure are two common health problems that often affect the same people.
At first, they might seem like two separate...
How sleep affects blood pressure health
In today’s busy world, sleep often gets pushed aside.
But how well and how long you sleep is closely tied to your overall health—especially your...
Study finds big cause of smartphone addiction in “night owls”
Many young adults who enjoy staying up late, often called "night owls," may be at greater risk of becoming addicted to their smartphones and...
Changing jobs may cause headaches, fatigue, and insomnia, study finds
Changing jobs can feel like a fresh beginning—a way to move forward in your career or escape a stressful job.
But according to a recent...
Being dehydrated may hurt your sleep more than you think
We all know drinking water is important, but a new study shows it may also play a big role in how well you sleep.
Researchers...
Breathing device reduces death risk in people with type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea
People with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) face a heightened risk of death.
However, new research presented at the 2024...
Air pollution can make sleep apnea worse
A new multi-national study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress, has revealed that air pollution may worsen symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
OSA...
A new pill could help both your heart and your sleep
Your heart works non-stop, pumping blood to every part of your body. But for some people, their heart begins to struggle.
This condition is called...