For example, obstructive sleep apnea was linked to a 45 percent higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form of dementia). Insomnia was associated with a 49 percent increased risk of ...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends teenagers ages 13-18 get eight to 10 hours of sleep per night. Late night athletic practices and other extracurriculars mixed with early morning ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study investigated how creatine supplements may improve cognitive performance after poor sleep. Aydan Metev/Getty Images Creatine is a common sports supplement that is ...

From the idea that most infants sleep 12 hours to the suggestion that daytime naps can improve nighttime slumbers, we expose the biggest misconceptions that are troubling parents.

Will this increase the pressure for you to get more sleep? A new study has found an association between getting less than seven hours of sleep and having high blood pressure. This study hasn’t yet ...

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and prospective cohort studies concludes that sleep could be a prognostic component of lower back pain, but better evidence is needed. Lower back ...

Share on Pinterest For better sleep quality, it’s best to avoid foods high in fats and sugars, a new study confirms. CWP, LLC/Stocksy A study conducted by scientists from Uppsala University ...

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania conducted a seven-night sleep laboratory study and found that REM sleep decreased by an average of 19 minutes per night when participants were exposed to ...