Phthalate exposure is linked to sleep disruptions and insomnia in menopausal women. Read More
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Infants who experience poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep may be at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems as toddlers. Read More
Inconsistent bedtimes and irregular sleep patterns could more than double the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Read More
Women who sleep poorly tend to overeat and have an unhealthy diet, putting them at increased risk of developing heart disease and obesity. Read More
Shorter sleep duration can increase the risk of children developing depression, anxiety, and cognitive problems. Children who routinely suffered sleep disruptions or shorter sleep durations had reduced brain volume in the orbitofrontal cortex, prefrontal cortex, precuneus, supramarginal gyrus, and temporal cortex. Read More
Sleep disruptions are common features of Fragile X syndrome, Williams syndrome, and Down syndrome. The disruption of sleep in these neurodevelopmental disorders appears to be linked to language development. The longer children with neurodevelopmental disorders slept, the more words they knew. Read More
Children on the autism spectrum have, on average, 25% shallower brain waves than typically developing children, indicating a reason why they may have trouble entering deep sleep states. Read More
Too little sleep and too much screen time are linked to increased impulsive behaviors, especially in younger people. Reducing recreational screen time to two hours a day and sleeping for 9-11 hours per night can help curb impulse behaviors. Read More
Researchers shed light on why we need to sleep and discuss the effects of sleep deprivation. Read More
Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people. Read More
A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. Read More
Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity. Read More
