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Wi-Fi sleep monitoring method offers a non-intrusive, accurate alternative to more cumbersome techniques
Research published in the International Journal of Sensor Networks describes a new way to monitor human sleep that relies entirely on the Wi-Fi signals in the home. It promises an entirely non-intrusive and yet accurate alternative ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Can't sleep? Insomniacs may experience accelerated brain aging
People with chronic insomnia may experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills as they age—along with brain changes that can be seen on imaging scans—than people who do not have chronic insomnia, according ...
Sep 10, 2025
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Do I have insomnia? Five reasons why you might not
Even a single night of sleep trouble can feel distressing and lonely. You toss and turn, stare at the ceiling, and wonder how you'll cope tomorrow. No wonder many people start to worry they've developed insomnia.
Sep 10, 2025
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Zero-burden technologies show that brighter days and cooler nights could improve sleep in dementia
Implementing changes to indoor environments, such as cooler bedrooms at night and increasing the amount of bright light during the day, could significantly improve sleep for people living with dementia, according to a study ...
Sep 9, 2025
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Pediatrician explains the effects of caffeine on kids
A cup of coffee or tea in the morning or an afternoon caffeine pick-me-up is usually fine for most adults. But parents might want to take a closer look at caffeine and other ingredients in the drinks their kids love.
Sep 8, 2025
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Breathing device could have profound impact on survival for people with sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes
People with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of death, but treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may reduce that risk by around 26%, according to new research being ...
Sep 8, 2025
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Could cutting back on caffeine really give you more vivid dreams? Here's what the science says
Have you recently cut down on caffeine and feel like you're having the most vivid dreams of your life?
Sep 8, 2025
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Do weighted blankets work for anxiety? Here's what the evidence shows
They have been promoted as a remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, with celebrities and influencers swearing by their calming effects. Weighted blankets—heavy throws filled with glass beads or plastic pellets—have gone ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Chronic benzodiazepine consumption impacts sleep quality in older adults, new research shows
Long-term use of benzodiazepine and related drugs has been linked to poorer quality sleep in older adults with insomnia. While they are cheap, commonly prescribed and widely available in Quebec, these drugs are also addictive: ...
Sep 3, 2025
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For young adults, less sleep means more risk while working and driving
Sleep-related risks in young adults are more complex than previously thought. Overlapping sleep problems can potentially increase the chances of accidents on the road and at work, according to a new study from Murdoch University.
Sep 3, 2025
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Memory consolidation requires reactivation of only three neurons during sleep, research reveals
Researchers at Tsukuba University in Japan report that memories acquired while awake are stored in a more permanent form (called memory consolidation) during the REM stage of sleep, and that this process requires the reactivation ...
Sep 2, 2025
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Slow brain pulsations in people with narcolepsy resemble those of healthy sleep
A hormone produced by the brain, orexin, may play a central role in the functioning of the brain's glymphatic system, which clears waste, according to a new study from the University of Oulu.
Sep 1, 2025
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Eating more fruits and vegetables may offset poor sleep's impact on well-being
A new study of young adults has strongly linked better sleep quality with better mental well-being, with fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity also strongly associated with psychological well-being. Perhaps ...
Aug 27, 2025
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Insomnia patients report better sleep when taking cannabis-based medical products
Insomnia patients taking cannabis-based medical products reported better quality sleep after up to 18 months of treatment, according to a study published in PLOS Mental Health by Arushika Aggarwal from Imperial College London, ...
Aug 27, 2025
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Five pieces of sleep advice that could be making your insomnia worse
We all know how much better we feel after a good night's sleep. Science backs this up: high-quality sleep boosts cardiovascular health, immune function, brain health and emotional well-being. Unsurprisingly, many people are ...
Aug 26, 2025
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Can you be aware of nothing? The rare sleep experience scientists are trying to understand
For some people, sleep brings a peculiar kind of wakefulness. Not a dream, but a quiet awareness with no content. This lesser-known state of consciousness may hold clues to one of science's biggest mysteries: what it means ...
Aug 26, 2025
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High rates of sleep disorders found across Yverdon-les-Bains neighborhoods
Scientists from EPFL and Haute École d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud (HEIG-VD), working in partnership with the City of Yverdon-les-Bains, have analyzed the sleep quality of a sample of the city's residents. ...
Aug 26, 2025
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Is your diet influencing your dreams? Here's what our research says about food and nightmares
Have you ever wondered if a bizarre dream was caused by something you ate the night before? If so, you're not alone. We all have strange or unsettling dreams now and then, and when we do, we want to know what might cause ...
Aug 25, 2025
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New patient-reported outcome tool for sleep apnea introduced
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and validated a patient-reported outcome tool for use in a clinical setting to monitor treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults who have obstructive ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Moderate-to-regular daily sleep patterns are associated with enhanced cognitive function
Daily sleep and activity are fundamental to both physical and mental health. Although previous studies have largely emphasized quantitative aspects such as sleep duration and physical activity time, there is increasing focus ...
Aug 21, 2025
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Regular sleep schedule may improve recovery from heart failure, study finds
People recovering from heart failure should consider improving the regularity of their sleep, a study led by Oregon Health & Science University suggests.
Aug 21, 2025
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Sleep apnea and the unlikely role of conch shells
Could blowing a conch shell help treat sleep apnea? As a doctor working in sleep medicine, this unexpected news story certainly grabbed my attention. My first reaction was skepticism—sleep specialists don't typically prescribe ...
Aug 21, 2025
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Sleep problems in early teens associated with future self-harm
Self-harm in young people is a major public health concern, rates are rising, and the adolescent years present a critical period of intervention. Another modern challenge facing adolescents is sleep deficiency, with global ...
Aug 20, 2025
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Keep your cool—and stay healthy—with these hot-weather sleep tips
Here's a hot tip for summer health: Pay attention to how warm your bedroom gets.
Aug 20, 2025
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Blood molecules linked to daytime sleepiness point to diet and hormone roles
Mass General Brigham researchers have identified seven molecules in the blood linked to excessive daytime sleepiness, including factors related to diet and hormones.
Aug 19, 2025
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