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...
Why people with sleep apnea easy to get heart disease
Researchers have discovered that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases due to reduced blood oxygen levels, primarily...
Poorly managed sleep apnea increases high blood pressure risk
According to a recent study, poorly managed Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, posing a significant, yet under-recognized, risk for...
This therapy can help people with insomnia and alcohol use disorder
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective primary treatment for insomnia in individuals with alcohol use disorder, whether or not they are abstinent from...
Disrupted body clocks linked to stroke risk and short lifespan
Have you ever noticed how you feel a bit off after traveling to a new time zone or after switching to a night shift?
It's...
Sleep deprivation benefited our ancestors, yet harms us now — but staying fit may...
Humans need less sleep than our closest evolutionary relatives. However, we often sleep less than we need.
Needing less sleep is a consequence of our...
Sleeping pill lowers key Alzheimer’s disease markers, study finds
A small study has discovered that taking a sleeping pill before bed can lead to a decrease in levels of key Alzheimer's proteins.
This is...