Using amber-tinted glasses could lead to improved sleep in insomniacs: Study
The glasses approach allows us to filter out blue- wavelength light from all these sources, which helps sleep.
Dec 19, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
Parents, beware! Your teen's lack of sleep may increase their risk of depression
The study showed that teenagers with sleep deprivation may indulge more in risk-taking behaviour and addictions.
Dec 07, 2017, 20:07 PM IST
Popping up painkillers may lead to obesity, poor sleep
If you are regularly in the habit of popping up painkillers, beware, you may be at risk of becoming obese as well as have poor sleep, a study has revealed.
Dec 07, 2017, 15:04 PM IST
This is why you should remove digital devices from your kids' bedroom
Make sleep a priority by talking with family members about the importance of sleep and healthy sleep expectations
Nov 03, 2017, 18:40 PM IST
Sleep deprivation could make you gain weight, says study
Shorter sleep was also linked to reduced levels of High- density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol in the participants’ blood-another factor that can cause health problems, researchers said.
Oct 26, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
Pregnant women suffering from sleep deprivation prone to gestational diabetes
The research has also linked short sleep duration to elevated blood sugar levels in pregnant women.
Oct 18, 2017, 15:14 PM IST
Dream loss due to sleep deprivation a 'silent' health hazard
Typical sleep follows a pattern in which deeper, non-REM sleep is prioritised by the body.
Oct 01, 2017, 18:03 PM IST
Feeling Monday blues? Lack of sleep may just kill you
Unfortunately, sleep deprivation is the culprit behind a host of potentially fatal diseases, a leading expert has said.
Sep 25, 2017, 11:54 AM IST
Sleeping with pet in bed affects quality of sleep
According to researchers, do not let your canines crawl under the covers with you. The sleep benefit extends only to having dogs in your bedroom, not in your bed, as adults who snuggled up to their pups in bed sacrificed quality sleep.
Sep 08, 2017, 11:28 AM IST
Here's another reason for ADHD – Poor sleep
Struggling to concentrate, having too much energy and being unable to control behaviour - the main manifestations of ADHD. ADHD sufferers often show greater alertness in the evening, which is the opposite of what is found in the general population.
Sep 04, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
This is how you can cure insomnia
Try to go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time, even at weekends: this will help regulate your body clock.
Sep 02, 2017, 15:33 PM IST
Have muscles taken over brain's reponsibility to combat sleep disorders?
The surprising revelation challenges the widely accepted notion that the brain controls all aspects of sleep.
Aug 06, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Lack of sleep leads to Alzheimer`s disease
According to researchers, treating conditions like sleep apnea and hypopnea (shallow breathing) might lower the risk of dementia or at least slow its progression.
Jul 19, 2017, 14:16 PM IST
Disrupted sleep may predict Alzheimer's risk
While amyloid is a protein that can fold and form into plaques, Tau is a protein that forms into tangles. These plaques and tangles are found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease.
Jul 06, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
New wearable patch can detect sleep disorders
Researchers analysed patch recordings from about 174 subjects. They found that 38 out of 39 users were successful in activating the diagnostic patch and collecting at least 4 hours of sleep data while relying only on the instructions included with the device.
Jun 04, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
The brain may start 'eating' itself if you don't sleep enough!
The study conducted on mice showed that sleep deprivation can cause parts of the brain's synapses to be 'eaten' by other brain cells.
May 27, 2017, 12:29 PM IST
Here`s what can happen to your body when you`re sleep deprived!
Sleep plays an important role in our health and well-being.
May 25, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Artificial heart valve disturbs sleep
Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes etc.
Skipping your beauty sleep may make you lose friends!
Scientists have found that those who do not get enough sleep for just two days can make people less interested in hanging out with you.
May 19, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
Gene which makes you a 'night owl' identified
People with the "night owl" variant of this gene have a longer circadian cycle than most, making them stay awake later
Apr 07, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
