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New study shows why some minds can't switch off at night
Australian researchers have found compelling evidence that insomnia may be linked to disruptions in the brain's natural 24-hour rhythm of... Read more -
Gut microbes may have links with sleep deprivation
Sleep is one of the essential physiological needs for human survival, alongside food, water and air. But sleep is socially... Read more -
Untreated sleep apnea raises risk of Parkinson's, study finds
New research reveals that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. However, they... Read more -
Sleep-related disorders tied to hypertension in postmenopausal women
Sleep-related disorders are significantly associated with hypertension in postmenopausal U.S. women, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in... Read more -
Study links depression, insomnia to higher risk of dementia
A study conducted by researchers at Saint Louis University found that people over 50 who suffer from both depression and... Read more -
New survey shows 72% of adults struggle with sleepiness each day
Tired? Well, a new national survey shows that you're not alone.... Read more -
Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find
Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn't only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running... Read more -
Study links social media addiction to poor sleep quality among Bangladeshi youth
A study published in Nature and Science of Sleep reveals a strong connection between social media addiction and poor sleep... Read more
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Sleep-related disorders associated with hypertension in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women are especially vulnerable to hypertension, which is a major cardiovascular risk factor. Women transitioning through or past the... Read more -
Can't sleep? Your microbiome may play a role
Sleep is a hot commodity—we want it, we need it, but most of us aren't getting enough of it.... Read more -
Daylight robbery? How London's skyscrapers deprive marginalized people of light
When you look at the promotional materials advertising luxury high-rise developments in London, it is obvious that the fantasy of... Read more -
Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to high rates of dysfunctional breathing patterns
Chronic fatigue syndrome leaves patients exhausted and struggling with brain fog—and it typically gets worse after mental or physical exercise,... Read more -
A study questions melatonin use and heart health but don't lose sleep over it
Don't lose sleep over headlines linking melatonin to heart failure. That's the message after some scary-sounding reports about a preliminary... Read more -
How experts are using AI to better detect sleep apnea, especially in women
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can identify obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using the results... Read more -
Moderate to severe sleep apnea tied to higher risk of brain microbleeds
Research led by Korea University Ansan Hospital reports finding an association between moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea and increased... Read more
