Scientists find new drug treating both heart failure and sleep apnea
A promising new drug called AF-130 is being developed to help people suffering from heart failure, which is a common condition linked to sleep...
Exercise could reduce the harm of unhealthy sleep habits
Sleep and physical activity are two important factors that contribute to a long and healthy life.
However, according to recent research at The Affiliated Brain...
Irregular sleep linked to high blood pressure, study finds
New research suggests that people with irregular sleep patterns may face a substantially higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who maintain...
Common sleep hormone may reduce self-harm, anxiety, depression
Depression and self-harm are serious issues that affect many young people. Depression is a mood disorder that can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and...
Poor sleep in middle-age harms brain health, may increase dementia risk
In a new study from The Australian National University, scientists found that poor sleep in middle age can have a negative impact on brain...
Short sleep at night linked to doubled risk of dangerous artery disease
A new study at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden found that sleeping for less than five hours a night can increase the risk...
Statin drugs may reduce heart disease in people with common sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep.
It occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat...
What happens when we sleep, and why we need just the right amount each...
Research shows adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimal health, and children need more.
But what's happening during those hours...
Stroke linked to sleep problems, study finds
A new study from the University of Ottawa has examined the prevalence of sleep disturbances in Canadian adults, examining their potential associations with stroke,...
High-carb diet could increase insomnia in older women
Consuming a diet high in refined carbohydrates may increase the risk of developing insomnia and reduce the quality of sleep.