In the future, the researchers hope to identify the common targets of the cold and hot circuits in order to learn how each might impact sleep.…
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Trouble sleeping? It may be your diet at fault if you fall asleep and wake up several times during the night. Many of us assume…
There’s an epidemic in Western countries, and one few people are aware of. It’s an epidemic of visceral fat, a deep kind of fat that…
Hypertension is a condition when the blood exerts too much pressure on the arterial walls. More than two million nights of sleep and blood pressure…
Lack of sleep increases the risk of flare-ups from 25% to 95%. Some lung disease patients do worse than others. Could sleep be the cause?…
Dopamine is a type of chemical found in the brain called a neurotransmitter. These are chemical messengers that send information between neurons. Dopamine is used…
According to the research, those who snore often and those who have sleep apnea are less active throughout the day. A study indicates a bidirectional…
Although 20 percent of adults in the U.S. admit to using alcohol as a sleep aid, studies show that boozing before bed can interfere with…
Researchers call for new studies to discover how our brains change when we’re awake after midnight. You might identify with the Mind After Midnight hypothesis…
According to new research, napping on a regular basis is associated with higher risks for high blood pressure and stroke. American Heart Association study shows…
A look at the heating and cooling sections of the mattress using a thermal camera. Credit: The University of Texas at Austin Throughout the course…
216 people aged 50 and older who resided in two Pittsburgh neighborhoods with a high proportion of African Americans participated in the research. The study…
Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter supplement that many take for help falling asleep. Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter remedy for addressing difficulties with falling asleep.…
According to the researchers, this study found the clearest indication of motor cortex replay during human sleep that has ever been seen. New insights into…
The research showed that females sleep longer than men on average throughout their lives, but they go to bed later and are more often interrupted. A study…
Sleep specialists recommend turning off lights before going to bed. Night lights, left-on TVs, and smartphones have all been related to dramatically greater disease rates…
Once your brain is wired to fret about being able to fall asleep, it takes effort to rewire neural pathways for restful sleep. Insomnia can…
Circuits in the brain can induce a restorative sleep that protects against further anxiety. Credit: Imperial College London Stress boosts a kind of sleep that…
American Heart Association has added healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health. American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist. The American Heart…
According to a new study published by the American Heart Association, about 4 out of 5 people in the U.S. have low to moderate cardiovascular…