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Study shows sleep deprivation makes us less happy, more anxious
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Sleep deprivation does more than just make us sleepy. According to a study released by the American Psychological Association that synthesised more than 50 years of research on sleep deprivation and mood, it may hinder our emotional functioning, diminish good emotions, and increase our risk
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Do you know improving deep sleep can prevent dementia? Study finds
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to one study, a 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over the age of 60 results in a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia. The study also implies that improving or sustaining deep sleep, commonly known as slow-wave sleep, in later life may aid in the prevention
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Study reveals amount of sleep, snoring, sleep apnea linked to higher risk
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a study published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, people who have sleep problems might be more likely to have a stroke.
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Poor sleep might bolster genetic susceptibility to asthma, potentially dou
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A big UK Biobank research published in the open-access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research reveals that poor quality sleep may increase a person's genetic predisposition to asthma, potentially doubling their chance of being diagnosed with the illness.
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Your loveable pet dog or cat might lead to restless nights: Study
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
According to a new study published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Relations, your lovely pet dog or cat may cause you to have more restless nights than others who are graced with long periods of peaceful sleep.
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Short night-time sleep doubles risk of clogged leg arteries: Research
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Sleeping less than five hours each night is linked to a 74 per cent increased risk of developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) compared to sleeping seven to eight hours, according to the conclusion of research published in the European Heart Journal - Open, an ESC journal.
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Find out secrets of a good night's sleep
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Both the body and the mind can benefit from a restful night's sleep. But what determines the amount of sleep we need and what makes us sleep deeper? In a recent study, scientists from the University of Tsukuba found that the length and depth of sleep are controlled by a signalling route with
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Study discovers secrets of a good night's sleep
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have discovered a signalling pathway within brain cells that controls the length and depth of sleep in a new study.
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Nasal spray might help with sleep apnea: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A medication in development for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) showed promising results after being tested in humans for the first time by Flinders University researchers.
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Medicine used to treat sleep disorders linked to increased risk of overdos
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to Rutgers researchers, teens and young adults who are treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines such as Xanax - a medicine often recommended to treat anxiety and sleeplessness - may be at a higher risk of overdose.
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Political events affect sleep: Research
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to research, major societal and political events can have a significant impact on psychological health, as well as sleep and emotional well-being. While conventional wisdom holds that highly anticipated events, such as elections, can cause stress and disrupt well-being.
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Five hours of sleep each night linked to greater risk of several diseases:
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): A new study led by UCL researchers indicates that getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life may be connected to an elevated risk of acquiring at least two chronic illnesses.
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