Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn
After a hearty lunch at work, you and your co-workers go into a meeting.
First one colleague starts to yawn, then a second and finally...
Common blood pressure drug may harm sleep and mental health
Getting enough sleep is crucial for our overall well-being. Sleep helps our bodies recover, keeps our minds sharp, and is essential for maintaining good...
Can a stroke change your sleep patterns? New study finds possible link
A recent study suggests that people who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep either too much or too little compared...
How high blood pressure disrupts your body’s natural day-night rhythm—and what it means for...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can interrupt the normal patterns of blood pressure changes between day and night, a condition affecting both...
How sleep apnea triggers high blood pressure
Sleep apnea affects nearly 40 million adults in the U.S., with many relying on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines to help them breathe...
Skipping sleep could lead to dangerous high blood pressure, study finds
A new study suggests that getting fewer than seven hours of sleep each night is linked to a higher risk of developing high blood...
Dentists can help detect sleep apnea and save lives, study finds
A new research review suggests that dentists could play a crucial role in detecting life-threatening sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
This condition, which...
How sleep helps your brain make room for new memories
We all know that sleep helps us feel refreshed, but a new study from Cornell University has found that sleep does something even more...
Catching up on sleep over the weekend could lower heart disease risk by 20%
New research presented at the ESC Congress 2024 suggests that catching up on sleep during the weekend could reduce the risk of heart disease...
Bed-sharing with your baby? New study says it’s safe for their development
A new study from the University of Essex has found that parents who share their bed with their babies don't need to worry about...