Sleep is an independent and modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) , prompting a shift towards routine bidirectional screening in clinical practice. Experts concluded the Sleep ...

In research with children and adolescents, insufficient duration of sleep has been linked to numerous problems in cognitive functioning, emotion regulation, and health. How many hours of sleep they ...

A study reveals that stable, moderate sleep patterns are linked to better health in older adults, while inconsistent or short sleep trajectories pose risks to physical, cognitive, and social ...

Irregular sleep duration was associated with a higher risk for diabetes in middle-aged to older adults in a new UK Biobank study. The analysis of more than 84,000 participants with 7-day accelerometry ...

Scientists have discovered that poor sleep can limit the brain’s ability to clear toxins, raising the risk of dementia. A study — published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's ...

That tendency to stay up late might be affecting more than just your morning mood. Growing research suggests your natural sleep chronotype, whether you’re an early bird or night owl, could ...

Everybody is busy these days, looking to squeeze as much as they can out of every moment of the day, and night. Sure, you know you need roughly eight hours of sleep—but wouldn’t it be great if you ...

When restless sleep become frequent, it can begin to take a toll on your health and overall wellbeing. Dr Katharina Lederle, a sleep and circadian rhythm specialist at The London General Practice, has ...

It’s 2 AM. Social media lights up with posts that send a feeble flare. “Is anyone else up and having trouble sleeping?” one friend on Facebook writes. Another quips, “I’ve been able to do nothing but ...