AMES, Iowa — It’s no secret that police officers, detectives, and other first responders often don’t get enough sleep. Crime can happen at any time of day. Between that and late-night shifts, it can throw off both sleep cycles and work quality. Now, researchers from Iowa State University (ISU) find that tired officers have a …
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Getting eight hours of sleep is an age-old formula for maintaining optimal health. However, many adolescents fail to get a good night’s rest on a regular basis for various reasons. Now, scientists say not getting enough sleep as a teenager can lead to very serious health problems later on. Specifically, a team …
NEW YORK — If you’re waking up feeling more exhausted than when you fell asleep, you’re not alone. According to new research, the average American wakes up feeling well-rested only three mornings out of the week. The survey of 2,000 U.S. adults reports that the average person doesn’t get anywhere near the quality or amount of sleep …
GRONINGEN, Netherlands — A common prescription drug for asthma and COPD may also have the ability to unlock information people have forgotten. In a study of mice, researchers from the University of Groningen found that both gene therapy and the drug roflumilast were able to improve memory in sleep-deprived animals. Neuroscientist Robbert Havekes and his team …
LONDON — Getting less than five hours of sleep at night raises an older person’s risk of premature death by a quarter, according to new research. The study finds middle-aged and older adults are 40 percent more likely to develop at least two life-threatening illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes if they don’t …
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t help but sleep in for an extra few minutes most mornings. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame focused on the tendency to hit the snooze button and found most people (57%) habitually sleep in. Generally, studies show it’s healthier and more efficient to …
CHICAGO — If you know a teen in need of more regular shut-eye, researchers from Rush University Medical Center have two suggestions: teach them strong time management skills and consider trying bright light therapy. Adolescents and teens need roughly eight to 10 hours of sleep daily for ideal well-being. Ironically, the adolescent mind develops in such …
BERKELEY, Calif. — A bad night of sleep may actually affect how supportive and charitable you are, a new study reveals. Researchers from UC Berkeley have discovered that even an hour of sleep deprivation causes people to withdraw from helping others. The team even found that people are less likely to donate to charity after losing …
NEW YORK — Are sleep deprived people simply getting to bed too late? A new survey finds the answer is actually no. For most adults, the average time their head hits the pillow is actually 9:54 p.m. — and many say they still wake up feeling awful the next day! In a poll of 2,000 …
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Here’s hoping your doctor has a great bedtime routine. New findings by a team at the University of Missouri-Columbia reveals sleep deprived physicians have less empathy for patients in pain. In other words, if your doctor is a night owl, you may find it much harder to get prescriptions for pain medications. Study …