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This exercise can help you sleep better

A new study from Iowa State University found resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise for getting better sleep. They found people who completed...

Sleep apnea can make you age faster, study finds

A new study from the University of Missouri found untreated obstructive sleep apnea accelerates the biological aging process, but appropriate treatment can slow or...

A road to better Zzz’s

One woman with obstructive sleep apnea is getting a better night’s sleep with a new and improved device.  Mary Ellen O’Reilly admits it: “I was...

‘Elite sleeper’ genes could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease

A new study from UC San Francisco found some people are gifted with genes that pack the benefits of slumber into an efficient time...

Sleep deprivation or burnout? Check this to find out

Am I sleep deprived or just plain burned out? Will getting more sleep help me feel less exhausted? Why am I still tired even though...

Daytime napping strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Daytime napping is common among older adults. The longitudinal link between daytime napping and cognitive aging, however, is unknown. In a new study from Brigham...

Sleep aids aren’t safe for older adults, but 1 in 3 still take them

In the National Poll on Healthy Aging, researchers found that many people 65 and older take prescription sleep aids — even though guidelines warn against...

Even moderate light exposure during sleep can harm your heart, insulin health

Close the blinds, draw the curtains and turn off all the lights before bed. In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers found exposure to...

How to protect your sleep from insomnia over COVID-19 anxiety

At this point in the pandemic, it may not come as a surprise that the impacts of COVID-19 have included increases in mental health...

5 tips to handle daylight saving time change

In the fall, the end of daylight saving time is often greeted with a warm welcome. However, it can be a bit more challenging to...