The benefits of slumber: why you need a good night’s sleep
We have so many demands on our time—jobs, family, errands—not to mention finding some time to relax.
To fit everything in, we often sacrifice sleep....
7 hours of sleep is best for people in middle and old age, study...
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University found that seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle...
Alzheimer’s disease linked to daytime napping, study finds
Scientists from Rush University found there is a link between cognitive decline and excessive daytime napping.
The connection appears to occur in both directions: longer...
More people take melatonin supplement, study finds
Sleep is important for your mental and physical health. But nearly a third of U.S. adults don’t get enough. Some people turn to sleep...
Common sleep disorder linked to risky driving behaviour
People with sleep apnea wake up tired in the morning, no matter how many hours they actually sleep.
The condition causes them to briefly stop...
Sleep loss could set you up for Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that lack of sleep could help promote the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
The first study shows that...
This new drug could reduce symptoms of sleep apnea
Scientists from the University of Gothenburg paved the way for the first drug treatment for sleep apnea.
They found that compared to before receiving the...
Sleep disorders after COVID-19
Recently, scientists conducted a study on sleep disorders, mood and fatigue after COVID-19.
They found these factors are interrelated and recommend a comprehensive approach to...
Struggling to sleep? Don’t let apnea steal your sweet dreams
Most people who have sleep apnea don’t realize it. That’s because this disorder only occurs during sleep.
Sleep apnea is when you have pauses in...
Insomnia could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes
Scientists from the University of Bristol found that people who have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep had higher blood sugar levels than...