Tag: Sleep

Trial examines pill-based treatment for sleep apnea

Researchers say a medication originally used for epilepsy may significantly reduce breathing interruptions in people with sleep apnea, raising the possibility of a pill-based treatment.

This can happen to your body when you stop eating sugar for a month

A writer from Verywell Mind decided to avoid added sugar for a month to examine how it affected mood, energy, and mental clarity.The experiment...

One hour less sleep: Why daylight saving time can be hard on the heart

When the clocks move forward in spring, many people notice only a little extra fatigue, but the change may have greater effects on the body than one might expect.

Pre-workout supplements may negatively affect young people’s sleep, new study shows

Supplements taken before workouts are used by many young people. However, new research points to a possible consequence for sleep.

Why some people experience a sudden jolt when falling asleep

Many people experience a sudden jolt just as they fall asleep, and scientists say there is a simple explanation behind the strange sensation.

New research points to the ideal sleep duration for the best insulin sensitivity

New research suggests that the length of our sleep may be linked to the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar.