Disturbed childhood can cause adult insomnia
In a new study, researchers found any problem behavioral issues in childhood can lead to severe insomnia in middle age.
They suggest parents should help...
Sleeping with artificial light may increase obesity risk
Sleep is important for your physical and mental health.
A lack of quality sleep increases your risk for certain health conditions, including obesity.
A recent study...
Smoking traditional or e-cigarettes may harm your sleep
In a new study, researchers found the use of traditional cigarettes or e-cigarettes was linked with more sleep difficulties.
The research was conducted by a...
Sleeping too much—or too little—may increase your heart attack risk
In a new study, researchers found sleeping too much or too little may boost people’s heart attack risk.
The high risk even exists in people...
Long-term night-shift work may increase risk for multiple sclerosis
In a new study, researchers found that people who do night-shift work for more than 20 years have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis...
Sleep-tracking apps may actually make you have insomnia
Some people might think that tracking their sleep will give insight into their sleep quality.
However, some case studies from a team in Chicago and sleep experts found...
Insomnia linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke, according to new research in the American...
Researchers find a quick way to predict sleep apnea
In a new study, researchers found that 3D facial photography can provide a simple and highly accurate method of predicting obstructive sleep apnea.
The research...
Scientists find better solutions for insomnia and sleep apnea
In a new study, researchers found that non-drug targeted psych interventions could help treat the 'double whammy' of co-occurring insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea...
Snack may benefit midnight shift-workers more than a meal
In a new study, researchers found shift-workers benefit more from a snack than a midnight meal
The research was conducted by a team from the...