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Insomnia May Raise Your Risk for Stroke, New Study Finds
People who have insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling asleep and waking up in the middle of the night, may face greater odds of stroke, according to researchers.
Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Tips To Improve Your Sleep Cycle
Getting a good night’s sleep could add years to your life. Are you getting enough sleep?
Al igual que los humanos, los perros con demencia pueden sufrir graves trastornos del sueño
Un nuevo estudio revela que los perros con esta forma canina de demencia experimentan cambios en su ciclo de sueño al igual que las personas con Alzheimer.
Just Like Humans, Dogs with Dementia May Suffer Serious Sleep Disruptions
A new study finds dogs with the canine form of dementia experience changes in their sleep cycle like people with Alzheimer’s.
Lack of Winter Daylight Impacts Sleep Quality, Study Finds
Shorter winter days can throw off your internal body clock impacting your sleep, but enjoying the morning sun can help, according to researchers.
3 Secrets to Waking Up Alert and Energized Every Day
Sleep, exercise and a healthy breakfast are key to waking up alert and refreshed, scientists say.
Sleep-Deprived Kids Snack More Often, Study Finds
Children who don’t get enough sleep eat more sweet treats and fewer healthy foods, researchers say.
Good Health Beyond 50 Tied to Good Sleep
Middle agers who get less than 5 hours of sleep per night more likely to develop multiple chronic diseases, researchers find.
Sleep Experts Warn Against Giving Melatonin to Children
The American Academy of Sleep is advising parents not to give their kids melatonin without talking to their doctors first.
One Type of App May Be Especially Bad for Teen Sleep, New Study Finds
Not all devices and apps have the same impact on teenage sleep, researchers say.
Work Worries Keep Young Adults Awake on Sunday Nights
One-third of young adults say work worries prevent them from falling asleep on Sunday nights, a new survey finds.
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Insomnia Might Raise Your Odds for Stroke
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2023
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After many nights of tossing and turning, you might have more to worry about than just feeling exhausted and less sharp at work.
Insomnia symptoms -- trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, or waking up too early -- are also associated with higher risk of stroke...
One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom.
“Getting enough sleep is crucial for teenagers because it helps their body and mind grow and develop properly,” said lead author
Research Helps Uncover Causes of SIDS
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2023
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Researchers have found another clue as to why some infants die suddenly in their sleep, and it's related to a faulty chemical receptor in the brainstem.
Experts said the findings provide another puzzle piece in understanding the root causes of sudden infant death syndro...
Looking for Inspiration? A Short Nap Might Help
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2023
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Lightbulb inventor Thomas Edison believed a little shuteye could boost his creativity. Contemporary scientists think the iconic innovator was on to something.
But timing is key, they say.
“We found a strong effect of ‘sleep onset' on creativity,” said st...
Scans Suggest Sleep Apnea Could Be Harming Your Brain
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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Poor sleep brought on by sleep apnea may ultimately undermine the brain health of older men and women, new research suggests.
The concern stems from a new brain scan investigation that involved 140 sleep apnea patients.
“Sleep apnea is a medical condition in whic...
Deep Sleep Might Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer's-Linked Memory Loss
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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Getting good sleep is an important part of wellness for many reasons, but new research suggests deep sleep may even guard against memory loss linked to Alzheimer's.
While disrupted sleep has been linked with accumulating beta-amyloid plaques in the brain faster, scientis...
Clocks Forward, Clocks Back: How Does Your Sleep Suffer?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2023
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Changing the clocks every spring and fall might seem challenging, but a new study reveals that only one of those changes had a tendency to increase sleep disorders.
The transition from daylight saving time to standard time in the fall -- when people gain one hour overnig...
Living Near an Airport Could Mess With Your Sleep
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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Add airplane noise to the list of issues keeping people up at night, at least for those who live near U.S. airports.
Researchers found that exposure to airplane sounds -- even at moderate levels -- increased the odds of short sleep.
They reported that people expose...
Midday Naps & Health: How Long You Nap May Be Key
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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If you're longing for a nap, try to keep it short.
Researchers found that siestas of 30 minutes or more in Murcia, a region of Spain, where it's common to nap, were linked to a higher risk of obesity, a group of conditions called metabolic syndrome and high blood press...
Supplements Can Contain Far More Melatonin Than Is Safe, Upping Odds for Illness
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2023
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When U.S. health officials reported a 500% spike in the number of poison center calls involving kids eating melatonin gummies last year, Harvard researchers decided to take a closer look at the sleep supplements and discovered a disturbing fact: They contained up to 347% more ...
For Athletes, Diet Might Influence Sleep Patterns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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Need to get your shut-eye on time? What you eat could make a difference, according to a new study.
Researchers found that college athletes who ate more carbohydrates and vitamins B12 and C tended to go to sleep and wake up earlier.
It's possible that these nutrient...
In Small Study, Hints That a Sleeping Pill Might Help Prevent Alzheimer's
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2023
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Taking a particular sleep medication may help stave off Alzheimer's disease, but it's too soon to say for sure after a preliminary study.
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that participants who took a sleeping pill called suvorexa...
Regular Sleep May Be Crucial for People Living With Schizophrenia
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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Consistently good sleep is important for everyone, but it is particularly important for patients with schizophrenia, a new study suggests.
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, along with collaborators in Italy, used wrist monitors to measure activity and rest i...
Resident Doctors' Long Work Shifts Could Bring Peril to Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 14, 2023
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Early-career doctors were more likely to make mistakes when they had long work weeks or extended shifts, new research reveals.
Their patients were also more likely to experience adverse events as a result, according to
Long Daytime Naps Might Raise Your Odds for A-Fib
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2023
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Daytime naps longer than a half-hour appear to nearly double a person's risk of developing an irregular heartbeat, a new study reports.
People who nap 30 minutes or more a day have a 90% higher risk of developing the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation (a-fib) than...
Sleep Troubles Common for Folks With Long COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2023
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Four out of 10 people who have lingering health issues after COVID-19 infection can count bothersome sleep problems among them.
About 41% of those with so-called long COVID have moderate to severe sleep issues, according to new research from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio....
When Do Babies Sleep Through the Night?
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2023
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Elation and exhaustion often go hand in hand when you're a parent to a baby.
When sleep starts to seem like a fantasy, it's good to know that the experts say there is a time when most babies will sleep through the night. Here, they share when that is, offer guidance on w...
Your Sleep Can Affect Your Stroke Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2023
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Sleep problems — from snoring to sleeping too much or too little — may be associated with elevated stroke risk, researchers say.
Snorting during sleep, having poor quality of sleep and sleep apnea may also be linked with greater risk of stroke, according to study fin...
Early College Class Times Can Hurt Students' Grades
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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Early morning college classes can be a prescription for poor attendance and lower grades, a new study suggests.
But starting classes later boosted both, as students got more sleep, were more likely to attend and were less likely to be groggy, which leads to better g...
Migraines May Follow Daily Circadian Cycles, Study Shows
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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Your body's internal clock appears to play a big part in the time of day when severe headaches happen.
Migraines and cluster headaches have different characteristics and treatments, but experts have long noted that they share key features: Both are neurological diseases...
Living Near Noisy Traffic Might Raise Suicide Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2023
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Living with a lot of transportation noise can increase your risk of suicide, new research suggests.
A study from Switzerland found that with every 10-decibel increase of average road traffic noise at home, risk for suicides rose by 4%. An association between railway nois...
Could Melatonin Ease Self-Harm in Kids?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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For depressed or anxious children, taking melatonin may afford a good night's sleep and, as a result, lower the odds they will harm themselves, new research suggests.
The risk of self-harm increased before melatonin was prescribed and decreased by about half after kids s...
Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Rise in Women With MS
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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While thinking declines can be a common symptom of multiple sclerosis in women, new research suggests sleep, or lack of it, could be making matters worse.
"Sleep disorders have gained substantial recognition for their role in cognitive [thinking] decline, which affects u...
Pets in the Bedroom? Your Sleep Might Suffer, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 17, 2023
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If your bedtime routine includes snuggling up with your Boston terrier or lulling yourself to sleep to the gentle purrs of your calico cat, you might want to rethink it.
Pets can offer a sense of security and comfort, but sharing a bed with them may lead to wakeful night...
Why Do I Sleep So Much? Reasons for Oversleeping
- Shirley Eichenberger-Archer HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Your eyes close and your mind shuts down the second your head hits the pillow, but you wake up 10 hours later still feeling tired.
Many people complain about sleeping too little, but some struggle with the opposite problem: oversleeping.
Oversleep...
A Good Night's Sleep Could Give Your Vaccine a Boost
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 14, 2023
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It may be possible to nudge your vaccine to work a little better. The trick is a good night's sleep.
Sleep helps the immune system respond to vaccination, according to a new meta-analysis of past research, published March 13 in Current Biology.
In it, rese...
What are the Best Sleeping Positions for a More Comfortable Day
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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If you were asked your favorite sleep position, you'd probably be able to answer pretty quickly.
But it can be a little trickier to figure out the best sleeping position -- one that helps you reduce your aches and pains and maximize the enormous health benefits that
Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough?
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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When work, parenting and a packed social schedule leave you little time for shut-eye, you might think that getting by on just six hours of sleep a night is a good compromise.
If so, you're not alone.
Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Helping Your Kids Adjust
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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The annual shift to daylight saving time is a challenge for many parents, whose children may struggle with the change.
A pediatrics sleep medicine expert offers some tips for making springing forward a little easier for all ages.
“Whether it be jet lag, spring br...
Should I Take Melatonin for Sleep? An Expert Has Answers
- Mandi Harenberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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There's nothing worse than having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Watching the time go from minutes to hours only stresses you out and decreases the chance of a good night's rest.
Is it time to try melatonin supplements, a popular sleep aid?
Plenty of fol...
Why Can't I Sleep? What Can I Do About It?
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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Tossing and turning, waking up frequently or lying awake for hours is no laughing matter.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult should aim for seven ...
How to Get to Sleep Fast
- Sue Benzuly, Rn HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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It happens to everyone: you climb into bed, hoping for a good night's rest. Yet, sleep remains elusive.
Your mind can't slow down. You need to go to the bathroom. You hear every noise in the house. You need to fall asleep. Now.
Poll Finds Strong Links Between Depression and Lack of Sleep
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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A new poll on sleep and mental health has found that more than 90% of adults who reported they get good sleep were also free of depressive symptoms.
In its annual poll, the nonprofit National Sleep Foundation (NSF) focused this year on the impact of sleep on mental heal...
What an Expert Says About Taking Magnesium for Sleep
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2023
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When people struggle to fall asleep, it's no surprise they seek solutions.
Options can range from prescription medications to sleep therapy, good habits and an abundance of supplements.
Taking magnesium for sleep is something some say has real benefits, but does ...
Natural Sleep Aids: Get to Sleep Fast Without a Prescription
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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You toss, you turn, you can't fall asleep.
Certainly, there are sleep medications that can be prescribed by a doctor. And with some investment of time, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia is considered to be an effective
You Can't Trust Sleep Advice Found on YouTube: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2023
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If you're struggling to find ways to get a good night's sleep, you may not want to use YouTube videos as a resource.
Researchers found what they described as an alarming amount of medical misinformation in YouTube videos about sleep disorders.
"What's tricky is tha...
Insomnia Brings Big Spike in Heart Attack Risk: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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Folks who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to have a heart attack.
This is the main takeaway from new research linking insomnia to heart woes. Specifically, people with insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack than folks without the s...
Getting a Good Night's Sleep Can Add Years to Your Life
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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Getting good sleep may have long-term benefits -- even extending your life span, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that young people with better sleep habits were incrementally less likely to die early. About 8% of deaths from any cause could be attributed to poor ...
Bad Sleep Can Raise Heart Risks for Seniors
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2023
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Sticking to a consistent sleeping routine may help keep your arteries clear as you age, new research suggests.
Conversely, older adults who slept for a varying number of hours each night and tended to fall asleep at different times were more likely to develop hardening o...
People Get More REM Sleep During the Winter
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 17, 2023
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The changes in temperature and daylight brought by winter may make a person feel like hibernating.
It turns out that humans do get longer REM sleep in wintertime and less deep sleep in autumn, even in an urban setting, German researchers reported Feb 17 in
Less Sleep Brings Worse Grades for College Kids, Study Finds
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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Late-night cramming, hall parties and other nocturnal activities can rob college kids of sleep, taking a big toll on grade point averages.
Freshmen who racked up fewer than 6 hours of sleep a night saw a drop in their end-of-term GPA,
Live Near Busy Traffic? You May Be at Higher Odds for Tinnitus
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2023
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People who live near traffic noise, especially when it continues at night, are more likely to develop the repetitive whistling or buzzing sounds in their ears known as tinnitus.
Danish researchers found a link between the risk of developing the condition and traffic noi...
Sleeping Pills Linked to Higher Risk for Dementia
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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Seniors who frequently take sleeping medications may be raising their risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study warns.
Sleep medications are one of the most commonly used medications in older adults, the authors say, but their frequent use may not be with...
Could Bad Sleep in Teen Years Raise Risks for MS?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2023
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Teens who regularly fail to get a good night's sleep may face a higher risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as adults, new research suggests.
“We found that sleeping too little or experiencing poor sleep quality [as a teen] increased the risk of later devel...
Nearly 1 in 5 American Adults Takes Sleep Meds
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2023
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Nearly 20% of American adults use a drug to help them sleep, either occasionally or regularly, health officials reported Wednesday.
Sleep medications, sold both over-the-counter and by prescription, are a common treatment for sleep problems, said senior report author
Sleep Key to Good Mental Health for Older Women
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2023
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Older women who don't stick to a set sleep and wake schedule may be more likely to struggle with feelings of depression and anxiety — even if they get a normal amount of zzzs.
What's more, a postmenopausal woman who goes to bed very early and wakes up very early (an �...
Shift Work Might Raise Your Odds for Severe COVID-19
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2022
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While shift workers aren't more likely to get infected with COVID-19, they are more likely to suffer from severe disease requiring hospitalization, researchers warn.
Norwegian scientists studied the risks of both shift workers and people who worked in face-to-face jobs i...
Is Good Sleep Tougher to Find in Winter? Morning Light May Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2022
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If you want to get some good sleep at night, be sure to get outside for a bit during the day, even if it's cloudy.
That's the advice of researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle, where overcast skies are common and daylight is limited in winter.
Study...
Science Reveals 3 Keys to an Energized, Alert Day
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2022
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Advertising would have you believe that a big bowl of sugary cereal or a syrupy iced coffee drink will make you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the morning.
But that sort of sugar-laden breakfast may be one of the worst things you can do to help you wake up alert and ref...
'COVID-somnia' May Be Easing as Americans Report Better Sleep
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2022
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Finally, more than two years into the pandemic, Americans are sleeping better.
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found t...