This effective insomnia treatment has less side effects
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders and is most commonly treated with hypnotics.
However, hypnotics have motor and cognitive side effects.
In a...
Sleep deprivation may be more harmful than we thought
In a new study, researchers found that sleep deprivation affects health much more than prior theories have suggested.
This one of the largest sleep studies...
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...