Reduced levels of estrogen may not be the only risk factor for weight gain associated with menopause. A new study reports sleep disruptions also contribute to increased weight gain during menopause. Read More
People who suffer from sleep disruptions are at greater risk of developing complicated grief following the loss of a loved one. Read More
Obstructive sleep apnea is common in people with cognitive impairment, researchers report. The severity of obstructive sleep apnea correlated with the degree of cognitive impairment. Read More
Study sheds light on DNA methylation related to sleep deprivation in those with shift-work disorder. Read More
Irregular sleep patterns and inconsistent sleep-wake times increase the risk of bad moods and developing depression. Read More
People who are having trouble paying for housing and at risk of losing their homes sleep, on average, twenty-two minutes less per night than those who are home-secure. The study shows a link between home insecurity and sleep disruptions. Read More
Mothers with more than one child reported more sleep disruptions that mothers with just one child. The number of children did not impact the quality, or quantity, of sleep for fathers. Read More
People with subclinical ADHD symptoms are more vulnerable to the effects of sleep deprivation and showed greater impairment in both attentional regulation and emotional control following sleep loss than those without ADHD. Read More
Sleep disruptions can lead to an increased risk of depression and stress in teens, a new study reports. Read More
Sleep deprivation reduces the brain's ability to unlearn fear-related memories, a new study reports. Read More
People who reported chronic insomnia or sleep duration of fewer than six hours were twice as likely to experience cognitive impairment compared to those who experienced good sleeping patterns. The association was stronger for those with coexisting cardiometabolic conditions. Read More
Current sleep patterns could help determine your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease as you age. People who experience more fragmented sleep and less non-REM slow-wave sleep are more likely to have increased levels of amyloid-beta. Read More
