Nightly sleep of 5 hours, less, may increase risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers examined the connection between sleep disturbances and deficiencies among older adults and the risk of dementia and death.
They found...
This sleep issue may strongly harm your heart
Obstructive sleep apnea affects approximately 1 billion people worldwide.
It is one of the most prevalent sleeping disorders, putting a great strain on national economies...
This sleep supplement may help prevent memory loss, cognitive decline
Melatonin is sold primarily in the United States as a sleep supplement
But in a recent study at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, researchers found...
Having trouble sleeping? Here’s the science on 3 traditional bedtime remedies
Sleep is essential for good health. Poor sleep quality, or not enough sleep, can negatively affect our mood, cognitive function, and immune system.
Stress can...
Afternoon napping linked to better mental agility, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that taking a regular afternoon nap may be linked to better mental agility.
It seems to be linked to...
On nights before a full moon, people go to bed later and sleep less
For centuries, humans have blamed the moon for our moods, accidents and even natural disasters.
But new research indicates that our planet’s celestial companion impacts...
Lack of sleep can hurt your brain like concussion
In a new study, researchers found that a lot of people might be going through life with symptoms that resemble concussion.
They found between 11%...
How the brain paralyzes you while you sleep
We laugh when we see Homer Simpson falling asleep while driving, while in church, and while even operating the nuclear reactor.
In reality though, narcolepsy,...
This sleep problem may increase COVID-19 risk
Sleep apnea causes breaks in breathing (apnea) while a person is asleep.
In a recent study at the Turku University Hospital and elsewhere, researchers found...
Sleep disorders plague stroke survivors – and put them at risk
People who have strokes or mini-strokes often experience a wide range of sleep disorders in the months that follow, a problem that can put...