ST. LOUIS — Poor sleep can be an early sign that Alzheimer’s is in your future. However, a new study finds that taking sleeping pills could prevent the disease from ever developing later in life. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that older adults taking a sleeping aid called suvorexant before …
MINNEAPOLIS — It’s not just a lack of sleep that could impact your health, a new study warns that too much sleep also increases a person’s stroke risk. Researchers working with the American Academy of Neurology say that several sleep issues can send stroke risk skyrocketing, especially among older adults. These symptoms include lack of …
JINAN, China — Sleepless nights can more than double the risk of adults developing asthma, new research reveals. Researchers find that insufficient rest fuels genetic susceptibility to the potentially fatal lung disease. The findings are based on a review of hundreds of thousands of older British people tracked for almost nine years. “Our evidence shows …
BERGEN, Norway — Reminiscent of how Goldilocks searched for a bed that was “just right” in the three bears’ house, new research suggests the right amount of sleep can help lower one’s risk of infection and illness. Scientists at the University of Bergen say patients who reported sleeping too little or too much were also more …
SAN FRANCISCO — The notion of popping a pill for easier, longer sleep certainly sounds convenient, but researchers from the University of California-San Francisco may make many think twice about reaching for some Ambien. Their study finds that various sleeping medications, including Benzos, Ambien, and antidepressants, can increase the risk of developing dementia — particularly among …
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Even the most optimistic observer will likely admit it’s been a rough few years across the United States. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, never-ending political turmoil and polarization, and sky-high prices, Americans have had plenty of valid reasons to feel stressed out lately. Now, new research indicates exorbitant stress and worry is keeping roughly …
MONTREAL, Quebec — Sleep isn’t always easy to come by in today’s fast-paced “always on” culture, but new research shows just how essential a little bit of shut eye is to our minds. Researchers at Concordia University report older adults with insomnia are more likely to experience memory decline as well as even more serious …
TUCSON, Ariz. — Whether you’re spooning or on the opposite side of the bed, adults sleep better together than they do alone, research shows. The benefits of sharing the bed with a partner include less insomnia, less fatigue and more time asleep as well as nodding off quicker. A team from the University of Arizona set …
HELSINKI, Finland — Too many sleepless nights at 45 may lead to cognitive decline at 65, according to researchers from the University of Helsinki. Study authors report a clear connection between long-term insomnia during mid-life and poorer brain functioning post-retirement. As part of The Helsinki Health Study at the University of Helsinki, the research team tracked and …
CHICAGO — Can’t get a good night’s sleep? Investing in a sleep tracker may seem like a smart idea, but scientists warn the devices may only make your situation worse. A 2017 study out of Rush University Medical Center finds that sleep trackers — which monitor your slumber and help you adjust your sleeping habits …