The researchers said obesity is present in 60 to 70 percent of patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

"I slept for 8 hours yesterday, so I'm sleeping well today."Even for people who think this, in reality, there is a possibility that they are not getting enough sleep.The tricky thing about sleep is ...

Sleep loss damages the fatty insulation protecting the nerve cells in our brain, according to a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The research also ...

When patients share their struggles with falling asleep or staying asleep, physicians should try to assess whether obesity is playing a role. During discussions with your patients, acknowledge those ...

Researchers recently investigated the pathways connecting caffeine use disorder, depression, and sleep quality. Their ...

This past summer brought the hottest July on record, and Americans were already running short on sleep before it arrived.

"My blood pressure has been high lately..."When you feel that way, try re-evaluating not just your diet and exercise, but also your "sleep."In fact, it is known that extremely short sleep duration is ...

An exhaustive review of sleep research spanning five decades underscores the importance of getting your Zzzzzs. Sleep loss undermines emotional functioning and increases a person's risk for anxiety ...

Researchers are finding that sleep may play a bigger role in weight management than many people realize, even when sleep loss ...

Hospitalized patients often experience sleep deprivation due to poorly designed hospital environments. Patients face challenges such as loud noises, poor control of ambient light, and frequent ...

You're hurrying out of the grocery store to drive home and start cooking dinner. As the doors close behind you, you step into ...

Study finds nighttime bedroom light is linked to 55 minutes less sleep and poor sleep efficiency in schizophrenia outpatients ...