Yoga and physical therapy could treat chronic lower back pain, improve sleep
In a new study, researchers found that yoga and physical therapy (PT) are effective approaches to treating co-occurring sleep disturbance and back pain while...
This earthquake-like brain-wave is essential for healthy sleep
In a new study, researchers found that cortical arousals and brief awakenings during sleep exhibit non-equilibrium dynamics and complex organization across time scales necessary...
More Americans struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep
In a new study, researchers found that getting the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep every night is a struggle for most people,...
Common sleep problem may contribute to high blood pressure
It is known that sleeping well at night is very important to blood pressure health.
In a recent study from the Hospital Universitari Arnau de...
Deep sleep could help ease your anxiety
In a new study, researchers found that while a full night of deep sleep stabilizes emotions, a sleepless one can trigger up to a...
Scientists identify circuit responsible for building memories during sleep
Neuroscientists at the University of Alberta have identified a mechanism that may help build memories during deep sleep, according to a new study.
This study...
Trouble sleeping? Insomnia slinked to high risk of stroke, heart attack
In a new study, researchers found people who have trouble sleeping may be more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or other heart...
88% of Americans lose sleep because of binge-watching
In a new study, researchers found U.S. adults rank sleep as their second most important priority, following family.
However, results show that Americans are often...
Better way to treat insomnia and sleep apnea
OSA patients—who comprise around 10% of the general population—suffer from frequent airway narrowing events during sleep which leads to poor quality of sleep and...
Are we ‘brainwashed’ during sleep?
In a new study, researchers suggest that tonight while you sleep, something amazing will happen within your brain.
Your neurons will go quiet. A few...