sleep

Losing just 80 minutes of sleep a night could make you gain weight

Getting a little less sleep each night may have a bigger impact on your health than you realize. Researchers at…

2 weeks ago

Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

A good night's sleep does far more than leave you feeling refreshed. It also triggers the release of growth hormone,…

3 weeks ago

Scientists discover sleep switch that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower

Deep sleep does more than help you feel rested. It actively rebuilds your body, strengthening muscles, supporting bone growth, and…

4 months ago

Vivid dreams may be the secret to deeper, more restful sleep

Feeling like you had "a good night's sleep" depends on more than just how long you slept. It also reflects…

4 months ago

Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea

A medication called sulthiame may help people with obstructive sleep apnea breathe more easily during the night and sleep better…

5 months ago

Insomnia and sleep apnea together dramatically raise heart disease risk

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) are drawing attention to a powerful and preventable factor in cardiovascular disease. Their…

5 months ago

Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk

People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This…

10 months ago

‘We Eat, Sleep, and Drink Cars’

Mercedes is planning the “biggest product launch program in history,” with 18 cars set to debut next year and another…

12 months ago

Your sleep schedule could be making you sick, says massive new study

A groundbreaking international study, recently published in Health Data Science, analyzed objective sleep data from 88,461 adults in the UK…

12 months ago

Impacts of workplace bullying on sleep can be ‘contagious’ between partners

Exposure to bullying by superiors and/or colleagues has been linked to a variety of negative health outcomes, such as sleep…

1 year ago