Sleepless nights raise brain levels of Alzheimer’s protein, study finds After a night of no sleep, even a healthy brain has higher than normal levels of the protein that forms the signature tangles in Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
NYC hotel, spa offer personalized sleep services People having trouble getting enough shut-eye may try adjusting their diet or exercise routine, or even go so far as to pop a sleeping pill on the regular.
Trouble falling asleep may signal high blood pressure Trouble sleeping, especially trouble falling asleep, may be associated with high blood pressure, according to a new study from China.
Sleep-deprived kids are more tempted by food Children who don’t get enough sleep might be more tempted by food, a new study suggests.
Poor sleep linked to teen mental health problems Getting too little sleep might be a sign of - or even a contributor to - emotional problems, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among teens, according to a large study from Europe.
What happens to your body when you hit the snooze button You know you've been there: Your alarm starts blaring in the a.m., and with your brain consumed by a lethargy haze, you reflexively reach over and hit snooze, stealing yourself 10 more minutes of shuteye, then another 10 minutes, and then another.
Overnight shift, jet lag cause ‘chaos’ in body Working overnight causes “chaos” in the body and could lead to long-term damage, BBC News reported.
Jawbone adjusters may help with mild sleep apnea For people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, an oral device that adjusts the lower jaw during sleep may help treat snoring or restless legs, according to a new study.
Adults with widespread pain more likely to develop insomnia Older adults with pain for more than a day are more likely to report trouble sleeping years later, according to a new study.
ER visits tied to Ambien and other sleep aids jump 220 percent Emergency room visits related to the sleep medication zolpidem, which is found in drugs like Ambien, increased by nearly 220 percent between 2005 and 2010.
