How to find a balance with shift work, sleep and mental health
Many shift workers work outside of the typical 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. traditional daytime working hours. Nontraditional shiftwork can include working rotational shifts,...
Scientists find new drug to treat high blood pressure and sleep apnea
Imagine a pump that's meant to work around the clock but starts failing. This is what happens in our body when someone has heart...
Irregular sleep patterns can harm your gut health
Researchers from King's College London and ZOE, a personalized nutrition company, delved into the link between inconsistent sleep patterns and gut health.
Their findings, presented...
Scientists find the cause of sleep troubles in people with heart disease
We often hear about the importance of a good night's sleep, but did you know there's a connection between heart health and sleep quality?
Researchers...
Scientists find a new way to treat sleep apnea
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines, commonly known as CPAP, have long been the go-to solution for people suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
However, many...
New hope in treating heart failure and sleep apnea
Heart failure and sleep apnea are big health problems.
If you have heart failure, your heart can't pump blood as it should. Sleep apnea makes...
Afternoon naps may help you adapt to extreme heat
Air conditioning is everywhere. On scorching days, many of us rush to cooled rooms. But is it possible that relying too much on air...
How we feel about our sleep matters more than our actual sleep, says study
Did you know how you think about your sleep can change how you feel when you wake up? That's what a group of scientists...
Counting the wrong sheep: why trouble sleeping is about more than just individual lifestyles...
Sleep may seem straightforward – everyone does it, after all. But as many of us know, getting enough sleep is not necessarily a simple...
Body clock disruptions may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer's disease is a common type of dementia that affects about 50 million people worldwide.
The main symptom is memory loss, but patients can also...