Sleep disorder
Feeling tired? Use vacations to start new sleep habits says expert
Health & Fitness
July 18, 2016
Feeling tired? Use vacations to start new sleep habits says expert
For those planning to catch up on sleep on their summer vacation it probably won't be possible to repay your…
Scientists using smartphone app warn of ‘global sleep crisis’
Health & Fitness
June 5, 2016
Scientists using smartphone app warn of ‘global sleep crisis’
Social pressures are forcing people to cut back on their sleep, contributing to a "global sleep crisis," according to a…
Sticking to the same sleeping routine is good for our health
Health & Fitness
November 27, 2015
Sticking to the same sleeping routine is good for our health
If possible, it is better to go to bed and get up at the same time during the week and…
Sleep loss could bring on turbulent emotions
Health & Fitness
August 13, 2015
Sleep loss could bring on turbulent emotions
Stressful situations can elicit an emotional response, which could snowball with sleep loss, according to a new book summarising many studies.The…
Hetlioz pill may ease sleep disorder for some blind people
Health & Fitness
August 12, 2015
Hetlioz pill may ease sleep disorder for some blind people
Hetlioz, a prescription pill designed to help blind people sleep at night and stay awake during the day, helped some…
Self-control starts with a good nights sleep: study
Health & Fitness
July 26, 2015
Self-control starts with a good nights sleep: study
Bad sleep habits could make you more impulsive, potentially leading to risky behavior in your work and personal life, according…
One-hour therapy session improves sleep for 73 percent of insomniacs in study
Health & Fitness
July 18, 2015
One-hour therapy session improves sleep for 73 percent of insomniacs in study
Nearly three quarters of participants who had been complaining of the onset of trouble sleeping slept better within three months…
Read the old-fashioned way at bedtime for better sleep: study
Health & Fitness
June 26, 2015
Read the old-fashioned way at bedtime for better sleep: study
Reading before bedtime is long believed to facilitate sleep, but it might be best to avoid doing so from light-emitting…
Trouble falling asleep may signal high blood pressure
Health & Fitness
February 20, 2015
Trouble falling asleep may signal high blood pressure
Trouble sleeping, especially trouble falling asleep, may be associated with high blood pressure, according to a new study from China.This is…
More evidence against keeping electronics in kids’ bedrooms
Life & Style
January 21, 2015
More evidence against keeping electronics in kids’ bedrooms
Parents concerned about their children not getting enough sleep may want to remove televisions and other small electronics from the…