Struggling to sleep? Don’t let apnea steal your sweet dreams
Most people who have sleep apnea don’t realize it. That’s because this disorder only occurs during sleep.
Sleep apnea is when you have pauses in...
Insomnia could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes
Scientists from the University of Bristol found that people who have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep had higher blood sugar levels than...
Siren call of daylight saving must be resisted, scientists say
The clock, not the steam engine, is the key machine of the modern industrial age.
—Lewis Mumford, 1934
Forget long, languid summer evenings — they’re not...
Is it safe to take melatonin supplement?
Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness.
It helps with the timing of your circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock) and with...
Tick tock: Your body clocks
Did you know that your body has its own internal network of clocks? These biological clocks help you feel alert during the day, hungry...
How sleep deprivation affects your health
Sleep deprivation is a condition that occurs if you don't get enough sleep. Sleep deficiency is a broader concept. It occurs if you have...
Sleep loss may increase harmful belly fat
A new study from Mayo Clinic found that lack of sufficient sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption and consequently fat...
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...