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Sleep apnea during REM sleep linked to memory-related brain changes
Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated... Read more -
Q&A: Why sleep might be the best Mother's Day gift
Instead of flowers or jewelry for Mother's Day this year, consider giving the moms in your life more sleep.... Read more -
What's a healthy amount of sleep? Research shows it differs from one country to another
Your optimal amount of sleep may depend on where you live, new University of British Columbia research has found. An... Read more -
Sexual identity stress linked to poor sleep in LGB individuals
Psychologists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Brighton analyzed the responses of 300 self-identified LGB individuals, taken... Read more -
Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation leave different traces in the brain, study shows
About 20% to 35% of the population suffers from chronic sleep disorders—and up to half of all people in older... Read more -
Wake-up call: Urgent action needed to tackle Australia's sleep health issues
Australia is facing a silent public health crisis—and it's happening while we sleep.... Read more -
Sleep's dual role: How it consolidates memories while preparing the brain for new learning
Memory formation, storage, and retrieval are fundamental processes that define who we are and how we interact with the world.... Read more -
Recommendations on wearable sleep trackers aim to empower consumers and clinicians, and foster industry partnership
Millions worldwide who turn to wearable devices for sleep insights are set to benefit from recommendations on the use of... Read more -
Gamified sleep-tracking app improves sleep and reduces body mass index in some users
In recent years, mobile applications designed to monitor health-related behaviors have gained popularity, with several incorporating game-like features to boost... Read more -
Tired teens more prone to injury, research suggests
It's common knowledge teens need a good night's sleep to function well. But recent Brock University-led international research has raised... Read more -
Adolescents who sleep longer can perform better at cognitive tasks
Adolescents who sleep for longer—and from an earlier bedtime—than their peers tend to have improved brain function and perform better... Read more -
Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults
Insomnia is a significant health and quality of life concern for older adults, with up to half of all adults... Read more -
Healthy sleep patterns decrease the risk of being hospitalized for infections, study finds
Sleep is an essential biological process known to contribute to both mental and physical health. In addition to supporting memory... Read more -
Research reveals patient attitudes toward devices like smartwatches
Last year, two popular smartwatches—the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch—received Food and Drug Administration approval for features that can... Read more -
Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help
Navigating bedtime with a teenager is, in many homes, a nightly battle with a constant refrain: Get off your phone!... Read more
