Chronic sleep deprivation acts as a systemic stressor, elevating risks for cardiovascular disease and metabolic dysregulation while impairing cognitive function.

Sleep is a major determinant of physical and mental health and, conversely, sleep deficiency is associated with a variety of clinical conditions including cardiovascular diseases and psychiatric and ...

Researchers in a recent study have identified alarming trends among adults who increasingly rely on substances as sleep aids.

Blood sugar patterns are strongly linked to differences in sleep quality, duration, and sleep disorders, according to a new ...

Sleep is important at any age. Older adults often do not get enough sleep. However, proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits. Getting enough sleep can also help you stay healthier as ...

When it comes to sleep, traditional advice has focused on the number of hours a person sleeps. But for older adults, the ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder in the U.S. affecting tens of millions, with estimates ranging from ...

A person’s symptoms may vary depending on the sleep disorder affecting them. People may have difficulty falling asleep or experience low quality, disrupted sleep. The amount of sleep someone needs ...

More than 20% of young adults say they use cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep, with cannabis leading by a wide margin.

Sleep is important at all ages, but older adults often do not get enough. Proper sleep hygiene can help promote healthy sleep habits and help individuals stay healthy as they age. Sleep hygiene refers ...