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Feb 15, 2016 11:27 PM EST

Could Sleep Apnea Harm Brain Function?

Sleep apnea is estimated to affect one in 15 adults. The health issues interrupts breathing during sleep, which can prevent individuals from getting a full night's rest and even result in problems with concentration, memory and decision-making. Some studies also link the issue to depression and stre...

Feb 14, 2016 08:52 PM EST

Pets In The Bed: Is It Good For Your Sleep?

Could snuggling up with your pet help you get a better night's rest?

Jan 27, 2016 12:01 AM EST

Is Social Media Hurting Your Sleep?

New findings published in the journal Preventive Medicine show how use of social media can interfere with our sleep.

Dec 15, 2015 01:07 PM EST

Does Sleeping With Your Pet Help You Get A Better Night's Rest?

Could sleeping with a pet help you get better rest?

Oct 30, 2015 06:49 PM EDT

Interrupted Rest Prevents Deep, Slow Wave Sleep

A new study published in the journal Sleep suggest that interrupted sleep is actually worse than sleeping straight through for a shorter amount of time.

Aug 17, 2015 10:43 PM EDT

MS-Related Fatigue: Poor Sleep Is The Number One Contributor

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) are studying the differences in the way common anesthetics affect the brains of older patients and children, finding what could help improve monitoring technology and the safety of general anesthesia for patients.

Jul 27, 2015 02:09 PM EDT

Sleep And Memory: Good Night's Rest Helps Us Remember Things During The Day

New findings published in the journal Cortex reveal that adequate rest may help the body recall facts that they could not remember later.

Jun 21, 2015 05:29 PM EDT

Access To Electronics Increases Risk Of Sleep Deprivation

New findings published in the Journal of Biological Rhythms examined how excessive use of electricity and artificial light ultimately influenced adequate rest.

Jun 15, 2015 03:58 PM EDT

Poor Sleep Increases Risk Of Stroke, Heart Attack

Findings presented at EuroHeartCare, the official annual meeting of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions of the European Society of Cardiology, reveal that not getting enough sleep can double the risk of heart attack and quadruple the risk of stroke.

Jun 04, 2015 04:19 PM EDT

Activities Like Walking, Gardening May Improve Sleep

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found that participating in certain physical activities including walking, biking, gardening, weight-lifting, yoga and Pilates can help some sleep better.

Feb 18, 2015 01:27 PM EST

Naps Could Disrupt Sleep Patterns In Your Toddler

Adequate rest is essential for proper development, but could naps actually be bad for toddlers?

Feb 18, 2015 11:56 AM EST

Here's Why Sleep Helps Your Stem Cells Stay Young

If you're used to staying up late, new research gives you another reason to try and get into better sleeping habits. Not only can adequate sleep help you feel better rested, but it can help your stem cells stay in shape.