Troubled sleep may be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
In Australia, almost one million adults have type 2 diabetes. Globally, type 2 diabetes affects more than 422 million people.
In a study from the...
Research finds two drugs that effectively treat sleep loss, insomnia
In a recent study from Oxford University, scientists found two drugs, eszopiclone and Lemborexant, were shown to perform better than others, both in the...
Severe sleep apnea could damage key blood vessels
According to the American Heart Association, between 40% and 80% of people with cardiovascular disease also have sleep apnea.
Symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring,...
Sleep problems increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease
Scientists found short sleep duration and daytime napping appear to increase the risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Sleep apnea linked to dementia, study finds
It's estimated around 50% of elderly people have obstructive sleep apnea when their throat muscles intermittently collapse and block the airway during sleep causing...
Exercise may help you sleep better, study finds
Many people who struggle with insomnia resort to some form of sleeping aid. But scientists suggest that some of them should exercise instead.
Your gut bacteria may decide if you are a morning or an evening person
Scientists found specific bacterial groups that differ between the early risers and late sleepers.
The history of daylight saving time
The real history of daylight saving time is much more complex. It was first introduced in Germany in 1916 during World War I.
Morning blue light can improve sleep in people with PTSD
Sleep is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, and inadequate sleep over time can impact all aspects of life with serious implications for...
Poor sleep linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Sleep abnormalities are common in Alzheimer's disease, and sleep quality can be affected early in the preclinical stage of the disease, even when no...