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Interrupted Sleep Plagues New Mothers
FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — It’s not news that new mothers lose a lot of sleep in the weeks after giving birth. But a new study underscores just how much of a dent a new baby puts into a woman’s sleep patt...
Teenage 'Night Owls' More Likely To Act Impulsively
FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 — Teenagers who are night owls appear to be more self-destructively impulsive, a new study says. Teens who prefer to sleep and wake later are more impulsive than “early bird” teen...
Naps Associated With Increased Risk Of Death
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — An afternoon snooze might seem appealing to middle-aged folks and seniors, but these naps could carry a high cost. People with certain types of napping patterns have a g...
How Caffeine Affects Your Brain While You Sleep
SUNDAY, June 1, 2025 — Your morning cup of coffee might help you power through the day — but could it be keeping your brain too alert at night, even while you sleep? A new study suggests that caf...
Poor Sleep Sign Of Brain Problems After Mild Stroke
THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 — Difficulty sleeping after a mild stroke could be a sign of continuing brain health problems in some people, a new study says. Stroke victims who spent more time in bed s...
Mouth Taping For Better Sleep? Little Benefit, Lots Of Risk, Review Says
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 — Mouth taping is one of the latest health fads to swamp social media, driven by celebrity endorsements from the likes of Gwenyth Paltrow and Ashley Graham. The practice of t...
Reaching For The Snooze Button? You're Not Alone
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 — Nearly everyone at some point has groggily grappled with their alarm clock, seeking to slap the snooze bar and grab a few extra Z’s. But sleep experts recommend against see...
All-Cause Mortality Higher With Sleep Deprivation in Seniors With Epilepsy
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 – Older adults with sleep deprivation and epilepsy have an elevated risk for all-cause mortality, according to a study published online April 23 in Healthcare. Srikanta...
Screen Time in Bed Linked to Poorer Sleep Among Young Adults
MONDAY, May 5, 2025 – Increased screen time in bed is linked to poorer sleep in adults younger than 30 years across screen activity type, according to a study published online March 30 in Frontiers...
Most Women Aren't Clear When Menopause Might Start
FRIDAY, April 11, 2025 – Early symptoms of menopause will first appear when many women least expect them, a new Ohio State University poll reports. Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and insomnia...
Link Between Screen Time, Depression in Teens Mediated by Poor Sleep
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – The association between screen time and depression seen among adolescents is potentially mediated by poor sleep, according to a study published online April 2 in PLOS Global...
Screen Time Linked To Poor Sleep, Depression Among Teen Girls
THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 – Can’t get your teenage girl off her smartphone, iPad or laptop? This could cost her much-needed sleep and increase her risk of depression, a new Swedish study says. T...
Bad Sleep Linked To Alzheimer's-Related Brain Changes
MONDAY, March 31, 2025 – Certain stages of sleep – deep sleep and dream sleep – appear to contribute to brain health in ways that affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. People who get ...
Increasing Sleepiness Linked to Dementia Risk in Oldest Old Women
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 – Increasing sleepiness is associated with increased dementia risk among oldest old women, according to a study published online March 19 in Neurology. Sasha Milton, from...
Sleepy Seniors Might Be At Increased Risk For Dementia
FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 – Drowsy during the daytime? For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests. Women in their 80s had double risk o...