Staying up too late could make you feel less enthusiastic about life the next day, even if you only lose an hour of sleep. Getting less sleep than usual, regardless of the number of hours, makes people feel less positive and happy, a scientific review has found. Researchers looked at […]
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As the bitter winter nights draw in, a sleep expert says swapping your pyjamas for your birthday suit is the best way to get some shut-eye – and surprising health benefits. According to Sammy Margo, a chartered physiotherapist who specialises in sleep, going to bed starkers can have a marked […]
Israel launched its offensive in Gaza after Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 attack, which left around 1,200 people dead, while some 240 people were taken hostage, according to Israeli officials. The attack sparked a military response from the IDF, with a level of violence that is unprecedented even in this decadeslong […]
More more people have a condition that leaves them so sleepy they are unable to work — even after a full night’s rest — than previously thought. Researchers in the US estimated that as many as one in 70 individuals, or nearly 5million Americans, have ‘idiopathic hypersomnia’. That is many […]
Stress can influence the number of times we wake during the night Tero Vesalainen/Alamy Stress can cause people to frequently wake up at night, and a newly identified brain pathway in mice may explain why. If a similar pathway exists in humans, it could lead to new ways of improving […]
While some people may be able to drift off as soon as their head hits the pillow and enjoy a good night’s sleep, others may find themselves lying in bed struggling for shut-eye. Struggling to sleep during the night can be horrible, especially if it begins to impact your quality […]
As we’ve all noticed, it’s been very chilly recently. My family lives in an old house, which is hard to keep warm, and our boiler has gone on the blink, yet again. But as we huddle around the electric heaters, I console myself with the thought that though the cold […]
The study suggests exposure to bright light can help by resetting body clocks By Victoria Allen Science Editor Published: 00:55 GMT, 7 December 2023 | Updated: 01:04 GMT, 7 December 2023 Light therapy may boost sleep, ease depression and reduce aggressive behaviour in dementia patients, scientists say. Their study suggests […]