Researchers discover a new drug for sleep apnea
Researchers from Flinders University in Australia found that a drug used for treating depression might help people with sleep apnea.
Unhealthy diet linked to poor quality of deep sleep
What was the Study?
Researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, have discovered that consumption of an unhealthy diet can lead to a decrease in the quality...
Georgia Tech’s wearable device aims to simplify sleep apnea diagnosis
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a wearable device to accurately measure obstructive sleep apnea and sleep quality in a more cost-effective and accessible...
Evening social media use linked to delayed sleep, study finds
A new study from Duke University and Yale University has discovered a causal association between evening social media use and delayed sleep.
Dream a little dream: How napping might boost creativity
Imagine you're having trouble with a tricky problem. A new study says that a quick nap might help you figure it out.
Staring at the clock makes sleep loss worse, increases sleep aid use
The Trouble with Insomnia
Ever found yourself lying wide awake at night, watching the minutes tick by on the clock? This frustrating situation is all...
Many people suffer from sleep apnea without knowing
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder. People with OSA often snore loudly and stop breathing at times...
Tips for improving sleep in older adults
Brienne Miner, MD, MHS, assistant professor of medicine (geriatrics), loves to talk about sleep.
She first became interested in the subject when she noticed the...
A nap a day keeps the doctor away: How to know if you’re napping...
It's no secret; life is exhausting. After a long day of class or work, it takes everything not to fall asleep as soon as...
Sleep spindles may reduce anxiety in people with PTSD
A new study shows that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity occurring during one phase of sleep and captured by EEG, may regulate...