Poor sleep linked to higher risk of predementia condition in older people
A new study has found that poor sleep quality may increase the risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a condition that can...
Skipping meals at night may protect night shift workers’ health, new study suggests
A recent Australian study published in Diabetologia reveals that night shift workers who eat during their shift could face higher risks of long-term health...
Sauna use is linked to happiness and better sleep
A recent Swedish study has found that people who use saunas regularly tend to feel happier and more energetic. This research, published in the International...
How heart attacks trigger the body to increase sleep for healing
A recent study from Mount Sinai reveals that after a heart attack, the heart signals the brain to increase sleep, helping the heart recover...
Retired journalist fell asleep doing a crossword. He woke up amid a stroke.
Avid local politics follower and retired journalist Paul Krueger had a full day. He sat in on a San Diego City Council meeting, swam...
Poor sleep in middle age linked to faster brain aging
New research suggests that sleep problems in early middle age may be linked to faster brain aging later in life. A study published on...
Common sleep supplement could boost memory function
A recent study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University has brought some exciting news about melatonin, a hormone usually known for helping people sleep.
Scientists...
The science of dreams and nightmares – what is going on in our brains...
Last night you probably slept for seven to eight hours. About one or two of these was likely in deep sleep, especially if you’re...
How widely used blood pressure medications can affect your sleep
Sleep is essential for good health, yet many adults, particularly in the United States, struggle to get enough rest.
With nearly one-third of adults facing...
How brain connections help regulate sleep
Scientists have long known that sleep is essential for our health, but the exact ways our brains control sleep are still a bit of...