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...
This sleep problem may increase risk of autoimmune diseases
In a recent study at the University of Georgia, researchers found why people with obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risks of autoimmune disorders.
The...
Good sleep habits may help lower your heart failure risk
In a new study, researchers found that people with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42% lower risk of heart failure regardless of other...
People with high ADHD-traits are more vulnerable to this sleep problem
In a new study, researchers found that people with high ADHD traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able...
Nightmares linked to these health problems in people with heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that heart patients with weekly nightmares are five times more likely to feel depressed or anxious and even...