Many kids are taking melatonin for sleep, but is it safe?
A new study has found that a lot of children are using melatonin to help them sleep. Melatonin is a hormone that our bodies...
Surprise findings about how alcohol and caffeine affect our sleep
University of Washington and University of California, Berkeley researchers have uncovered an unexpected twist in how alcohol and caffeine, when consumed together, affect sleep.
Their...
One sleepless night can reverse depression for days, study finds
When people experience an all-nighter, they often describe feeling tired and wired—a state where the body is physically exhausted, but the brain feels unusually...
Poor sleep in obese elderly linked to reduced muscle strength and mental health issues
Obese elderly individuals who experience poor sleep quality are at greater risk of decreased muscle strength, increased body fat, and mental health issues, according...
How does daylight saving time affect sleep and mental health?
On Sunday, Nov. 5, parts of the world, including most of the United States and Canada, will participate in the annual ritual of setting...
Study reveals the importance of good sleep for cognitive function
A comprehensive international study led by Monash University has underscored the critical connection between good-quality sleep and cognitive function.
The research, published in JAMA Network...
Sleep loss is linked to higher depression risk, study finds
A recent genetic study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) has uncovered a complex relationship between insufficient sleep and the development of...
Obese elderly more likely to have poor sleep, lower muscle strength, and worse mental...
In the scenario of globally ageing populations, a study from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil, published in Scientific Reports, signals alarming...
How sunlight influences our sleep patterns
Most of us have experienced changes in our sleep patterns due to variations in our daily routines or changes in the environment.
A study from...
Surgery is the best option for people with sleep apnea when CPAP does not...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), affecting almost 1 billion people worldwide, is primarily treated using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
However, only about half of...