By Emma Sweeney, Nottingham Trent University and Ian Walshe, Northumbria University, Newcastle When we think of what makes athletes great, few of us would think that sleep might play an important role. But many of the world’s best athletes say sleep is an essential part…
By John Anderer Sleep is essential to robust health, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to come by — especially lately. The pandemic left countless people tossing and turning all night long, with insomnia rates skyrocketing over the past few years. There are endless…
By Chris Melore Scientists have discovered the secret to always waking up alert and ready to go each day. In a new study by researchers at the University of California-Berkeley, results show that there are three key factors which control a person’s morning alertness and…
By Study Finds Poor sleep could put you at greater risk for irreversible vision loss due to glaucoma, a new study warns. Researchers in China say too much or too little shuteye, experiencing daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and snoring can all increase the risk of developing…
By Emma Sweeney, Nottingham Trent University Many people struggle to get enough good quality sleep. Not only does this leave us feeling tired the next day, but over the long term poor sleep can actually have a negative effect on other aspects of our health…
By Study Finds Staying up late can be fun, but a new study finds it can also be bad for your heart and overall health. Researchers have found that “night owls” are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or heart disease than people who…
By John Anderer Night owls take note! Early risers who remain active throughout the day tend to be more content and sharper mentally, especially in older age. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh report that seniors who get up early and stay busy all day…
By Study Finds Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis slashes the risk of heart disease and stroke. Unfortunately, few people are actually getting this, according to a new study. Researchers in France found that a staggering 90 percent of people are generally poor…
By Len De Nys, University of Stirling and Anna Catriona Whittaker, University of Stirling When you’re suffering from stress, it can affect almost every aspect of your life – even down to how well you sleep at night. While it’s normal to experience stress over…
By Chris Melore Does a bright smartphone screen often wake you up in the middle of the night? A new study finds any kind of light exposure during sleep can significantly increase the risk of developing obesity, diabetes, or high blood pressure — especially in…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Tired? Exposure to higher levels of fluoride in drinking water has been linked to less sleep, likely due to its adverse effects on the pineal gland — raising questions that it could also interfere with this gland’s role as the “seat…
By Joanne Bower, University of East Anglia Instead of lying awake worrying, we’re often told to “sleep on it” when making decisions both big and small. And there’s actually a scientific basis for this advice. Sleep can influence our response to emotional situations, and helps…
By Elias Marat We’re guessing that at least a few of you may have had a few nights – if not countless ones – where sleep didn’t necessarily come easily. Indeed, about one in four Americans has experienced a strong bout of insomnia at some…
By James Brown, Aston University and Duane Mellor, Aston University Almost one-in-five British people report they don’t get enough sleep each night. The problem is so bad that in total the UK public are losing around a night’s worth of shut-eye each week. There are…
By Mayukh Saha Our bedtimes may have an effect on our hearts. To that effect, researchers have found out the most optimal bedtime that may be the most beneficial for our hearts. And it is between 10 and 11 PM. The study was done using…
By Greg Elder, Northumbria University, Newcastle A good night’s sleep is important for many reasons. It helps our body repair itself and function as it should, and is linked to better mental health and lower risk of many health conditions – including heart disease and…
By Lukas B. Krone, University of Oxford; Vladyslav Vyazovskiy, University of Oxford, and Zoltán Molnár, University of Oxford No one can stay awake forever. While we’re awake, our need for sleep gradually increases. If we deprive ourselves of sleep, our brain functions – such as…
By Hannah Cox In any given year, one in five Americans will have a diagnosable mental health condition, and 2020 and 2021 were anything but “any given years.” Research continues to pour in showing an increase in mental health problems from the COVID-19 pandemic (and…
By John Axelsson, Karolinska Institutet and Tina Sundelin, Stockholm University Some people swear by an afternoon nap – whether it’s to catch up on lost sleep or to help them feel more alert for the afternoon ahead. Even Boris Johnson supposedly favours a power nap…
By Tyler Durden Public health experts have repeatedly warned that COVID-19 conditions are set to worsen across the country before they get better. States and cities are reimposing strict social distancing measures, along with the increasing threat of lockdowns early next year if a Biden…
