‘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...
Sleep apnea makes you age faster, but treatment may reverse it
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes,...
Daytime eating may reduce the health risks in night shift work
In a new study supported by NIH, researchers found that eating during the nighttime—as many night shift workers do—can increase glucose levels, while eating...
Why we should abolish daylight saving time
Springing forward doesn’t just make for a sleepy Monday morning; it also affects your health and your safety.
That’s why experts are calling for an...