Simple Touching Fosters Wellness and Relieves Stress For Couples
Researchers report couples who frequently hug or hold hands have lower cortisol levels, have decreased symptoms of physical problems and sleep better.... Read More...
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Insomnia is a Likely Long Term Side Effect of Stroke
A new sleep study reveals people who have suffered a stroke take longer to fall asleep and have reduced sleep efficiency compared to those who had no history of stroke. ... Read More...
How Melatonin Promotes Sleep
According to a new study, melatonin works by suppressing neurons that keep you awake and alert. The findings could pave the way for new treatments for insomnia. ... Read More...
Let it Go: Mental Breaks After Work Improve Sleep
Participating in fun activities following a day filled with negative behavior of colleagues at work could help you sleep better, a new study reports.... Read More...
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals sleep deprivation can lead to an immediate increase in amyloid beta. ... Read More...
Why People With Insomnia Don’t Know They’re Asleep
People with insomnia have greater brain activity in regions associated with conscious awareness during NREM sleep, researchers report. ... Read More...
Three Genes Essential for Cells to Tell Time
Researchers have identified three new genes associated with circadian rhythm regulation. ... Read More...
Hallucinations, Full Moons and Coffee? Debunking Common Sleep Myths
Researchers provide some revealing facts about sleep and debunk myths about sleep problems.... Read More...
Can’t Sleep? It Could be Down to Genetics
Do you suffer from insomnia? Your genetics may be to blame. Researchers have found a link between variations on chromosome 7 and insomnia, and also on chromosome 9 for people of European descent.... Read More...
How Insomnia Kills
Researchers report on a link between insomnia and an increased risk of suicide in sufferers.... Read More...
Amber Tinted Glasses May Provide Relief For Insomnia
A number of recent research papers have warned about the effects of blue light emitted from smart phones can have on sleep patterns. A new study reveals wearing specially designed glasses with amber lenses, or using amber light functions on devices can reduce insomnia for those who use their phones at bed time. ... Read More...
To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Complex Genetic Network Behind Sleep Duration
NIH researchers have identified a set of genes they believe could explain why some people need more, or less, sleep that others. The findings could help to develop new treatments for a variety of sleep disorders from insomnia to narcolepsy.... Read More...