Sleeping pills may fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Understanding Alzheimer's and Sleep Issues
Alzheimer's disease is a scary sickness that affects the brain. It causes people to forget things and feel confused. Oddly...
Unhealthy diet linked to poor quality of deep sleep
What was the Study?
Researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, have discovered that consumption of an unhealthy diet can lead to a decrease in the quality...
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4...
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for...
Sleep pills and dementia risk: What you need to know
Sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. However, some people may struggle with sleep problems and turn to sleep medications for help.
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Deep sleep may protect against memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
New research from the University of California, Berkeley suggests that deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, may help mitigate memory loss in...
Georgia Tech’s wearable device aims to simplify sleep apnea diagnosis
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a wearable device to accurately measure obstructive sleep apnea and sleep quality in a more cost-effective and accessible...
Evening social media use linked to delayed sleep, study finds
A new study from Duke University and Yale University has discovered a causal association between evening social media use and delayed sleep.
Dream a little dream: How napping might boost creativity
Imagine you're having trouble with a tricky problem. A new study says that a quick nap might help you figure it out.
Staring at the clock makes sleep loss worse, increases sleep aid use
The Trouble with Insomnia
Ever found yourself lying wide awake at night, watching the minutes tick by on the clock? This frustrating situation is all...
Deep sleep may reduce memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that deep sleep might offer protection against memory loss in older adults...