Sleep Apnea

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, increasing the risk of relapse. But […]

It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep plays a vital role in mental and physical health and well-being. The way you feel during your waking hours depends greatly on how you are sleeping, say […]

A new study by researchers at Ireland’s Maynooth University, based on patient data gathered by the US-based Michael J. Fox Foundation, found that an overwhelming 84% of patients with Parkinson’s disease report struggling with sleep […]

The right to request a short working week, with four longer “shifts” and three days off is being proposed as part of new flexible working legislation in the UK. Also known as working “compressed hours,” […]

Instead of reaching for a pill, more people should switch to the recommended “first line” treatment for insomnia—the non-drug option.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

As a new presidential administration takes office, political momentum to end seasonal time changes is building. President Donald Trump stated his support for ending daylight saving time, drawing media and policymakers’ attention to reconsider the […]

Considering the effect of poor sleep on the individual as well as on society and the economy, it is hardly surprising sleep has become an intense area of research focus in recent years. Most recently […]

There’s no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com