Sleep

Waking up tired in the morning? The simple trick for resetting the biological clock

No workout, special equipment, or dramatic lifestyle change is required. Experts explain how a habit of just ten minutes can affect the body and brain throughout the day.

Waking up tired in the morning? The simple trick for resetting the biological clock
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Experts explain how a few simple changes to your evening routine can contribute to heart, brain, and metabolic health

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UCLA study links high job strain to persistent sleep problems in middle age

Strategies such as redesigning workloads and promoting worker autonomy could improve sleep health.

 UCLA study links high job strain to persistent sleep problems in middle age. Illustration.

Why is a good mattress the foundation for a happy life?

How to choose a mattress that guarantees quality sleep without breaking the bank?

 How to choose the right mattress?

Cornell University study reveals pupil size during sleep signals memory formation

A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that pupil size is key to understanding how and when the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories.

 Cornell University study reveals pupil size during sleep signals memory formation. Illustration.

Irregular sleep patterns increase heart attack and stroke risk by 26%, study finds

Sufficient sleep alone is not enough; having regular sleep periods that do not change much day to day is key to mitigating health risks.

 Irregular sleep patterns increase heart attack and stroke risk by 26%, study finds. Illustration.

Four-year-old girl sneaks out at night to be first at kindergarten, found asleep outside

The police informed the girl's astonished parents of her disappearance when they returned her home, stating that the parents had not noticed she was missing.

 A kindergarten in Germany.

Tired of CPAP? FDA approval of Zepbound introduces new treatment for sleep apnea

"Zepbound is the first medication that significantly improves moderate-to-severe OSA and aids in long-term weight loss in adults with obesity."

 FDA approves Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea in obese adults.

Chinese woman wins 10,000 yuan in 8-hour phone-free challenge in Chongqing

Contestants wore specialized wrist straps to monitor their sleep and anxiety levels.

 Phone addiction.

Consistent bedtimes help children better regulate emotions and behavior, research finds

Researchers emphasize that regular sleep schedules may outweigh sleep duration and quality in children's development.

 Sleeping on a blanket.

Daytime sleepiness linked to higher risk of dementia-related syndrome in older adults

Individuals over 60 years old are 27 percent more likely to develop dementia if they lose just 1 percent of slow-wave sleep each year, according to a new study.

 Higher risk of dementia. Daytime sleepiness.

Poor sleep in middle age accelerates brain aging by up to three years

A study recently published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that poor sleep in middle age could accelerate brain aging.

 Empty bed. Image by hodgers is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0