Longer midday nap linked to higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome
Taking a nap or siesta is a common practice in many countries, but researchers are still trying to understand its impact on health.
A new...
Sleeping drug could help reduce Alzheimer’s proteins in brain
Scientists have discovered a new method to generate electricity using carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and seawater.
The researchers at the University of Liverpool...
Long naps in daytime may harm your heart rhythm
Taking naps during the day that are longer than 30 minutes can nearly double the risk of developing an irregular heartbeat.
Scientists find a cause of cognitive decline in older people
In a new study, a team of scientists at the Salk Institute and elsewhere were studying the aging brain.
They wanted to understand why some...
Can oily fish, cherries or milk help you sleep? Here’s what the evidence shows
Almost one in five British people report they don’t get enough sleep each night. The problem is so bad that in total the UK...
How to boost your attention and ability to function with meditation, exercise and sleep
Whether you’re driving a car with children yelling in the backseat or trying to read a book in a coffee shop while someone talks...
Sleep problems may mean a higher risk of stroke
A new study suggests that people who experience sleep problems may be at a higher risk of having a stroke.
The research found that individuals...
Poor sleep linked to years of poor heart health
A recent study by researchers at the University of Sydney and elsewhere has found that poor sleep can lead to an increased risk of...
Widely used sleep meds may increase dementia risk
In a study from the University of California San Francisco, scientists found that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia for people who are...
How a night of poor sleep can affect your next day at work –...
Think back to a night when you slept poorly. How productive were you the next day at work?
Did you struggle to get started? Did...