Poor sleep linked to high blood pressure and bad gut health
In a new study, researchers have found associations among disrupted sleep, elevated blood pressure, and changes in the gut microbiome.
The research was conducted by...
This bad sleep habit may deeply harm your heart health
Despite increasing awareness of how critical sleep is to our health, getting a good night’s rest remains increasingly difficult in a world that’s always...
This sleep pattern linked to high risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found disturbed sleep patterns do not cause Alzheimer's disease.
But people who are at high genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's...
Can sleep protect you from forgetting old memories?
From lowering your risk of obesity and heart disease to improving your concentration and overall daily performance, sleep has been proven to play a...
Why disrupted sleep linked to chronic inflammation, hardened arteries
In a new study, researchers found why disrupted sleep linked to chronic inflammation, hardened arteries.
The research was conducted by a team at the University...
Poor sleep quality linked to many chronic health problems
In a new study, researchers have shown how well you sleep and for how long is linked to patients' odds of living with multiple...
This “good” habit can ruin your sleep at night
In a new survey, researchers found that a majority of U.S. people lose sleep due to reading.
Losing sleep to get lost in a book...
Enjoy your nap, but know the pros and cons
You could read this story now. Or you could take a nap first, and perhaps tackle it feeling more alert and refreshed.
Health-wise, is that...
This sleep habit linked to lower heart attack, stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having a heart attack/stroke.
But...
This sleep problem may increase death risk, reduce your life span
In a new study, researchers found deep sleep is essential for good health, and too little of it may shorten your life.
REM (rapid eye...