This sleep problem may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Sleep problems are very common, especially as people age. One serious sleep disorder, called obstructive sleep apnea, affects how a person breathes during the...
Poor sleep may raise high blood pressure in older women
A new study shows that sleep problems are closely linked to high blood pressure in postmenopausal women in the United States.
The research was published...
Fitness trackers could help detect sleep apnea and high blood pressure
Over 70 million Americans wear fitness trackers to monitor steps, sleep, and heart rate. A new study suggests these popular devices could soon do...
Why deep sleep helps build muscle, burn fat, and boost brainpower
healthy. Bodybuilders, for example, rely on deep sleep to boost levels of growth hormone, which builds muscle and burns fat.
Teenagers also need plenty of...
Good sleep starts in the gut
You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins much lower in the body: in the gut.
The community of...
This sleep hormone may protect your memory secretly
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have found something exciting that could help protect memory as we get older.
Their study focused on melatonin,...
Can cannabis or alcohol help you sleep at night?
New research from the University of Michigan shows that using substances like cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep is quite common among young adults.
According...
How anxiety and poor sleep can weaken your immune system
Natural killer cells, often called NK cells, are like the bodyguards of our immune system. They are part of our first line of defense,...
How sleep protects your heart health
Sleep does much more than make you feel rested. It plays a big role in keeping your heart healthy. Good sleep is one of...
Untreated sleep apnea can speed up heart aging and early death
A new study has shown that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may face serious long-term health risks, including faster heart aging and...