Severe sleep irregularity often occurs with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and this combination approximately doubled the odds of hypertension in middle-aged individuals. OSA has demonstrated an ...

Increased daytime sleepiness could raise the risk of dementia among women in their eighties, neurologists have warned. A study found that female octogenarians who experience increased daytime ...

Atypical N3 sleep patterns correlate with longer ICU stays, indicating potential as a biomarker for prolonged admissions and warranting further investigation. Hypersomnia in ICU patients is linked to ...

UC San Diego PhD student Varun Viswanath is the paper's corresponding author. The researchers analyzed data from the Oura ring, a smart wearable that tracks temperature, sleep and other information.

Sleep quality has long dominated health discussions, but emerging research suggests timing might be equally crucial for overall wellbeing and longevity. The hour at which we surrender to slumber ...

A new study shows that people who have irregular sleep patterns may have a greater chance of developing dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns. When sleep becomes irregular, the ...

Sleep is an independent and modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) , prompting a shift towards routine bidirectional screening in clinical practice. Experts concluded the Sleep ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed, The dear repose for limbs with travel tired … These, the ...

Unhealthy sleep patterns and shorter sleep duration are correlated with increased obesity risk in American adults. Sleep pattern scoring provides a more comprehensive predictive indicator for obesity ...

Sleep is an essential biological process known to contribute to both mental and physical health. In addition to supporting memory processes and learning, boosting concentration, facilitating the ...

You’ve probably heard the standard advice about getting eight hours of sleep. Maybe you even pride yourself on catching those full eight hours whenever possible—even if that means sleeping until noon ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...