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Study finds irregular sleep patterns may lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Getting consistent sleep could help stave off type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. A study led by investigators at Brigham... Read more
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Scientists find small regions of the brain can take micro-naps while the rest of the brain is awake and vice versa
Sleep and wake: They're totally distinct states of being that define the boundaries of our daily lives. For years, scientists... Read more
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Sleep expert explains why some people need multiple alarms to wake up
For many people, the snooze alarm is a vital part of the morning. Once, twice or more, it delays the... Read more
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Being a 'night owl' is associated with mental sharpness, study finds
A study investigating the effect of sleep on brain performance has found a link between an individual's preference for morning... Read more
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Specialists say there are benefits to couples sleeping separately
Michael Solender and his wife have been together for 42 years. They slept in the same bed for the first... Read more
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Acupuncture aids sleep in patients with Parkinson disease
Acupuncture is associated with improved sleep quality in patients with Parkinson disease, according to a study published online June 26... Read more
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Researchers investigate roles of orexin in energy metabolism during sleep in humans
Orexin, named after its role in feeding regulation, is a potent endogenous sleep/wake state regulator and is expected to play... Read more
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About 1 in 8 Americans has been diagnosed with chronic insomnia
Millions of Americans struggle to fall or stay asleep, a new survey finds.... Read more
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'Two sleeps' and devotional practices: A look at how people slept in the 17th century
While sleep is a universal human experience, the way we do so has varied greatly across cultures, social classes and... Read more
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Study shows new method rivals polysomnography in sleep staging
University of Houston, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering Bhavin R. Sheth and former student Adam Jones, have introduced... Read more
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Blood test can help predict risk of obstructive sleep apnea
Measuring the level of homocysteine—an amino acid—in the blood can help predict a person's risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea,... Read more
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Is napping good for you? If you do it the right way, researcher says
For a typical American toddler, naps are a much-despised part of the prescribed daily routine. As we age, though, naps... Read more
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Tai chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors
New research led by UCLA Health confirms that both tai chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast... Read more
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Research team refining at-home sleep apnea detection device to help with more efficient diagnosis, treatment
In continuing research, West Virginia University researchers will put a sleep apnea detection device at the fingertips or wrists of... Read more
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'Sleep tourism' promises the trip of your dreams. Beyond the hype plus five tips for a holiday at home
Imagine arriving at your hotel after a long flight and being greeted by your own personal sleep butler. They present... Read more