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Want to detox? sleep well, exercise, and eat healthy foods

Want to lose weight? Have more energy? Live pain-free? Sleep better? Detox products—things like supplements, smoothies, diets and exercises—claim to be remedies for all these...

Sleep should be added as measure of heart health

Adding sleep to seven established metrics could create a stronger tool for predicting heart disease risk among middle-aged and older adults, new research shows. The...

Want a better sleep? Prebiotics could help

In a new study, researchers found that specific fibers known as prebiotics can improve sleep and boost stress resilience by influencing gut bacteria. The research...

Regular bedtime may be good for your waistline

A consistent bedtime doesn't just lead to more productive mornings – it may lead to weight loss among women and contribute to a heart-healthy...

Better sleep habits may reduce heart disease risk and help lose weight

In two new studies, researchers found that sleeping well, long enough and having regular bedtimes, in addition to meeting the American Heart Association’s Life’s...

irregular sleep patterns may double heart disease risk in older people

In a new study, researchers found that older adults with irregular sleep patterns—meaning they have no regular bedtime and wakeup schedule, or they get...

Sleepy during the day may show high risks for diabetes, cancer

In a new study, researchers found that older people who experience daytime sleepiness may be at risk of developing new medical conditions, including diabetes,...

Only 1 in 5 people with sleep apnea are properly diagnosed and treated

In a study, researchers found that while approximately 30 million American adults have obstructive sleep apnea only about 6 million, or 20%, have been...

How to sleep better for a healthy life

We spend up to one-third of our lives sleeping. Sleep is a basic human need, much like food and water, and is crucial to our...

Risk factors and treatments of sleep apnea everyone should know

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which people’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts. When left untreated, the disease may increase the risk of...