Insomnia and sleep medication use may increase disability risk in older people
Insomnia is a significant concern for older adults, affecting up to half of those over 65.
A new study by Penn State and Taipei Medical...
Daytime sleepiness may signal higher dementia risk in these people
Older women who become sleepier during the day over a five-year period may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new...
Poor sleep may fuel chronic pain—especially in women, study finds
Chronic pain affects about one in five people worldwide, and women make up as much as two-thirds of that number.
A new study from Aalborg...
Long-term use of this anxiety and sleep drug may harm brain, study finds
Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems. They work well in the short term and are commonly prescribed by doctors.
But...
Sleep apnea treatment may protect the heart for some patients—but raise risks for others
A new study suggests that the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—the CPAP machine—may lower the risk of heart problems for certain...
Too much sleep linked to poorer brain function in depression
A new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio suggests that sleeping too much might not be good for your brain, especially...
Women over 45 need to know this crucial sleep-heart link
A new study has found that only 1 in 5 women going through menopause have optimal heart health scores based on the American Heart...
Long-term sleep medication use linked to dementia risk
Many people have trouble falling or staying asleep, a problem often called insomnia. To deal with it, some turn to sleep medications, either with...
Could cheese be causing your nightmares?
If you’ve ever had a bad night’s sleep after eating cheese or other dairy products, you’re not alone—and science might have an explanation.
A new...
Why heavy drinking is strongly linked to insomnia
Many people who struggle with sleep also have problems with drinking too much alcohol. In fact, estimates suggest that between one-third and 91% of...