Sleep Disorders

Humans have internal lunar clock but light pollution is disrupting it

Just as the circadian rhythm keeps time with the 24-hour rotation of the Earth, many organisms also track the slower rhythm of the Moon

Can't remember where you left your keys? Check how you're sleeping

From restless nights to oversleeping, irregular sleep habits make your brain age faster, raising the risk of forgetfulness, cognitive decline, and even dementia, says a new study

Poor sleep may age your brain faster, scientists find in major study

A large MRI-based study of 27,500 adults finds that poor sleep may make the brain look up to a year older than its real age, suggesting that better sleep could slow brain ageing

Chronic poor sleep may nudge brain toward dementia, find researchers

Chronic insomnia appears to accelerate the trajectory towards dementia, not through one pathway but several

Irregular sleep may trigger 172 diseases, warns biohacker Bryan Johnson

Sleep irregularity is not just bad for rest-it may be a hidden trigger for liver, metabolic, and chronic diseases, says biohacker Bryan Johnson, citing new wearable-tracked data

Double shift, half the sleep: India's women lose rest to unpaid work

From late-night chores to early alarms, Indian women's sleep is sacrificed for the family's routine

Want to gain muscle and boost metabolism? Deep sleep may be the secret

UC Berkeley researchers show how deep sleep triggers growth hormone release that aids muscle growth, fat burn, and cognitive health - and why poor sleep disrupts it all

Nocturia: Understanding night-time urination, causes and its solutions

Frequent urination at night is common but not always harmless. Doctors highlight the risks, underlying causes, and practical steps you can take to improve sleep and protect your health

Blowing a conch shell could help manage moderate sleep apnoea, study finds

Indian trial finds that regular conch shell blowing may improve sleep quality, reduce breathing interruptions, and ease daytime sleepiness in people with moderate obstructive sleep apnoea

From racing thoughts to restlessness, how to deal with sleep anxiety

If you dread going to bed or lie awake worrying about sleep quality, you may have sleep anxiety-experts explain what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it

Not just neck pain: How longer screen time is quietly damaging your health

As digital dependency grows, experts warn that prolonged screen time is taking a toll on posture, sleep, and overall health, with many of its effects deeply interconnected

Global warming may make sleep apnoea worse and widespread, warns study

From 788,000 lost healthy years to $98 billion in damages, climate-linked sleep apnoea surge could become a hidden global crisis, says a new study

Revenge bedtime procrastination: Why are we sleeping late - on purpose?

Late-night scrolling isn't laziness, it's rebellion. Read on to know why office-goers are sabotaging their sleep and how to reclaim rest without losing 'me time'

12 sleep myths doctors want you to stop believing-before it harms you

Fact-check Friday: From sleep debt to screen time and naps, we bust popular myths that could be silently harming your brain, mood, energy, and long-term health, with expert tips for better sleep

What's making India lose its sleep? Late nights, stress, and screen time

India's sleep crisis: 59 per cent of Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted rest, raising serious health concerns. So, what's keeping India awake?

Reason why some people wake up around 3-5 am and can't go back to sleep?

As per a biohacker, he has discovered the cause of why people wake up between 3-5 am and then struggle to fall back asleep. An Instagram influencer invented the DIY approach to health

What is sleep divorce? Why are couples opting to 'break up' at bedtime?

'Sleep Divorce' simply refers to a couple's decision to sleep in different rooms rather than the same bed while on vacation. Couples these days are increasingly exploring this new trend

watchOS 11 brings sleep apnea detection to Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2

Announced with the Watch Series 10 launch, Apple's sleep apnea detection feature uses sleep tracking data collected over 10 nights within a 30-day period to determine if the user has the condition

Poor sleep quality may negatively impact physical health, finds study

People with poor objective sleep quality exhibit unfavourable physical health indicators, particularly elevated blood pressure, a study has found. Objective sleep quality consists not only of the total sleep duration, but also the amount of the different sleep stages, the duration of wake period, and the frequency of awakenings. Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan conducted a comprehensive study involving 100 adults aged 3059 years by employing electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements to assess sleep quality for five nights at the participants' homes. Electroencephalography is a method to record an electrogram of the spontaneous electrical activity of the brain. Additionally, detailed health examinations were conducted at a health care facility in Tokyo. Ten sleep parameters derived from the EEG data collected during the five-night home study were used to categorise participants into three groupsnamely, the good sleep group (comprising 39 participants), the intermed

Battling with sleeplessness? Follow these 7 tips for restful night

Great sleep is known to be vital to great health, and a survey of late studies displays on the way that vital legitimate rest is for keeping up with heart health