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...
Are sleep pills doing more harm than good?
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that nearly one in five adults in America uses sleep medication.
This...
Good sleep boosts resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression, says new study
Life's stressors have a way of affecting our mental health, but according to a new study from the University of York, good quality sleep...
Scientists develop better method for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent chronic sleep disorder that impacts approximately 30 million people in the United States alone.
Traditional diagnosis methods have...
Split naps could boost alertness during night shifts and benefit new parents, study finds
New insights into the science of sleep may offer relief to night shift workers and new parents, two groups notoriously challenged by sleep deprivation.
A...
Exercise can offset some harmful effects of poor sleep
You know that exercise is good for you, and you've heard that good sleep is essential for health. But what happens if you're not...
Think twice before popping that sleep pill: what you need to know
Are you one of the many Americans who reach for a sleep aid when you're tossing and turning? If so, you’re far from alone.
But...
Sleep apnea treatment also helps reduce night-time heartburn and coughing
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where people have trouble breathing while they sleep. Often, they snore loudly and wake up frequently during the...