sleep

Females sleep less, awaken more frequently than males

Females sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study…

2 years ago

Heart data unlocks sleep secrets

We know that quality sleep is as essential to survival as food and water. Yet, despite spending a third of…

2 years ago

YouTube Tests Sleep Timer Feature That Will Automatically Pause Playback for Premium Users

YouTube is testing a new feature which will allow users to pause video playback in case they plan to fall…

2 years ago

Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a worldwide, advanced study demonstrating…

2 years ago

Bedtime battles: 1 in 4 parents say their child can’t go to sleep because they’re worried or anxious

Many bedtime battles stem from children's after dark worries, suggests a new national poll. And while most families have bedtime…

2 years ago

Potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine

In a new research commentary, the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights…

2 years ago

Simulated microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms

Simulated effects of microgravity significantly affect rhythmicity and sleep in humans, a new study from the University of Surrey finds.…

2 years ago

Blood-based marker developed to identify sleep deprivation

A blood test that can accurately detect when someone has not slept for 24 hours has been developed by experts…

2 years ago

Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

There lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain's bustling activity. The night is still, but…

2 years ago

Reindeer sleep while chewing their cud

Researchers report December 22 in the journal Current Biology that the more time reindeer spend ruminating, the less time they…

3 years ago