Sleep

Sleep may help reduce anxiety in older adults, new study shows

Researchers are examining what happens in the brain during sleep in older adults. The results point to a possible link between sleep quality and anxiety.

More hours of sleep may lead to weight loss, study shows

Sleep may have a greater impact on body weight than many people realize.

This is why you wake up before your alarm – and what you should do

Many people wake up just minutes before their alarm rings — but should you try to fall back asleep or simply get up?

Eight days without sleep: 27-year-old speaks about the consequences

Sleep is often deprioritized in a busy everyday life. However, too little sleep can have serious consequences.

Trump says five hours of sleep is enough – experts say it is not

Donald Trump says that five hours of sleep is enough. However, health experts point out that older adults need more rest than many people realize.

Sleep may help reduce anxiety in older adults, new study shows

Researchers are examining what happens in the brain during sleep in older adults. The results point to a possible link between sleep quality and anxiety.

More hours of sleep may lead to weight loss, study shows

Sleep may have a greater impact on body weight than many people realize.

This is why you wake up before your alarm – and what you should do

Many people wake up just minutes before their alarm rings — but should you try to fall back asleep or simply get up?

Eight days without sleep: 27-year-old speaks about the consequences

Sleep is often deprioritized in a busy everyday life. However, too little sleep can have serious consequences.

New study suggests sleep loss disrupts the brain’s internal wiring

New research suggests that the consequences of sleep deprivation may lie in the brain’s structure rather than solely in the functioning of nerve cells.

Study finds psychosis emerging more frequently in recent generations

A large study provides new insight into how serious mental illnesses are distributed across generations.

Night owls may face higher risk of heart disease

A major British study examines the link between circadian rhythm and heart health.

The reasons you wake up during the night

It is quite common to wake up during the night, and most people fall back asleep quickly.However, if you wake up often or at...

This sleep disorder may be an early sign of dementia

Research findings show that restless movements during sleep may be linked to changes in the brain that only become visible many years later.

How to improve your sleep if you have irritable bowel syndrome

Many people experience sleep problems in connection with irritable bowel syndrome. Here are a number of simple tips to help address these challenges.