Either to check the time or waste time, people often look at their smartphones after waking in the middle of […]
High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome: Possible relationship between gut microbial health and sleep disorder
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may be more prevalent among patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to preliminary findings […]
Lack of sleep may increase likelihood of teens engaging in risky sexual behaviors: Majority of teens were not getting recommended amount of sleep, study finds
Teenagers who don’t get enough sleep may be at an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviors, such as […]
Snoring causes injuries and prevention of healing in the upper airways
The recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who snore heavily. This […]
How eating feeds into the body clock
New research has found it is not just what you eat, but when you eat that is important — knowledge […]
Does time of day affect the body’s response to exercise?
Two papers appearing April 18 in the journal Cell Metabolism confirm that the circadian clock is an important factor in […]
Genetic causes of poor sleep
The international collaboration, led by the University of Exeter and published in Nature Communications, has found 47 links between our […]
Radio-tracking dolphins reveals intimate details about their behavior
Using telemetry units in hospitals to monitor patient health is standard practice. Now, a similar approach is proving to be […]
Falls are more likely when you’ve had a bad night sleep
Disturbances during sleep decreases capability to control posture and balance according to researchers from the Department of Engineering and Warwick […]
Good sleep quality encourages better recovery after sport-related concussion
A new study found that young athletes who have good sleep quality after sustaining a concussion are more likely to […]