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
Sleep deprivation can effectively treat depression symptoms
Researchers found that partial sleep deprivation - sleeping for three to four hours followed by wakefulness for 20-21 hours - was as effective as total sleep deprivation for 36 hours.
Sep 22, 2017, 18:23 PM IST
Sleep problems may cause ADHD
Many sufferers benefit from taking melatonin in the evening or bright light therapy in the morning, which can help reset the circadian rhythm.
Sep 03, 2017, 19:38 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
Sleep problems may signal Alzheimer's risk: Study
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 08, 2017, 17:28 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
Reversing ageing: Elderly need as much sleep as younger people to turn back the clock
Similarly, researchers say that older people need as much sleep as those who are younger in order to turn back their clock on ageing.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Find out – How much sleep do you really need?
Because lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems, it's extremely important that your body gets the sleep it needs each night.
Apr 03, 2017, 12:25 PM IST
Do you work in shifts? It may aggravate your risk of bone loss!
The group plans to study sex differences in the sleep-bone relationship in subsequent studies.
Apr 02, 2017, 22:07 PM IST
World Sleep Day: Here's how you can create your own ideal environment to relax before bedtime
There’s no point saying to someone who doesn’t like reading to curl up with a good book to help them fall asleep.
World Sleep Day: At an average of 6.55 hours per night, Indians among poorest sleepers in the world
The sleep statistics, based on aggregated and anonymous Fitbit data from January to December 2016.
Mar 16, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Sleep deprivation: Five ways lack of sleep affects your health!
People who have sleep problems are at an higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and and stroke.
Nov 05, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
Sleep well – Five foods to help you catch the Zs better!
Most people resort to expensive medicines and therapy to cure their problems related to their sleep and sleep cycles, or lack thereof.
Sep 29, 2016, 21:15 PM IST
Sleep deprivation may lead to memory loss
It has been proposed earlier that changes in the connectivity between synapses - structures that allow neurons to pass signals to each other - can affect memory.
Aug 25, 2016, 12:20 PM IST
The snooze diaries: Seven signs you're not getting enough sleep! (Slideshow)
Seven signs you're not getting enough sleep! (Slideshow)
Aug 22, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
Find out - Why do we sleep, how much do we need of it!
Studies have also shown that people tend to retain information and perform better on memory tasks after they sleep.
Jul 13, 2016, 10:59 AM IST
Sleeping trouble? Now, sleep like a baby with Banana tea!
Tossing and turning, trying to find a comfortable position to sleep in, you've tried it all, but in vain.
May 03, 2016, 20:06 PM IST
