The hours you sleep can predict your risks of heart disease, diabetes
In a new study from Lund University and Uppsala University, researchers found a clear connection between how long a person sleeps and a number...
Many Americans have stopped using sleep medications
Scientists from the University of Florida found the use of medication to treat sleep disturbances has fallen dramatically in the United States in recent years after several decades...
Day or night — your brain is always listening
You're fast asleep.
But your brain isn't taking the night off, according to new research funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Researchers studied activity in...
Good sleepers have lower risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds
Scientists from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research found that 9 in 10 people do not get a good night's sleep.
They...
Sleep disturbances common in people with long COVID
Scientists from Cleveland Clinic found that sleep disturbances among COVID-19 long-haulers appear to be quite common.
A lot of patients are complaining of non-restorative sleep, fatigue,...
People with both insomnia and sleep apnea have a higher death risk
In a study from Flinders University, scientists found that people reporting symptoms of both insomnia and a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea are...
Many US people have stopped using their sleep medications
In a study from the University of Florida, scientists found the use of medication to treat sleep disturbances has fallen dramatically in the United States in recent years...
Once or twice daytime nap every week may lower risk of heart attack, stroke
Scientists from the University Hospital of Lausanne found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having...
Daytime naps could help prevent heart attacks, strokes, study finds
Need an excuse to squeeze in a midday snooze?
Scientists from the University Hospital of Lausanne found that occasional napping could help you maintain a...
Poor sleep linked to fatty liver disease, study finds
Scientists from Sun Yat-sen University found that people with sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy sleep behaviours could develop fatty liver disease.
The research is published in...