Researchers may have unearthed a surprising risk factor for often-fatal brain bleeds: Sleepless nights. In a study of about 70,000 adults, researchers found that people with a genetic predisposition to …
AHA News: Could a Halloween-Induced Nightmare Be Bad for Your Health?
The nightmare was so vivid that you woke up in a cold sweat, heart racing and certain that the creepy catastrophe was all too real. Should you have skipped the …
Long COVID Can Last a Year; Many Sufferers Quit Jobs
Patients suffering from “long COVID” can have symptoms that last a year or more, putting their jobs and everyday routines in jeopardy, a new study finds. Looking at more than …
Overweight Less Likely in Infants With More Sleep, Fewer Awakenings
Increases in nighttime sleep duration and reductions in waking bouts are associated with lower odds of overweight among infants aged 1 to 6 months, according to a study published online …
Right Amount of Sleep May Be Important in Early Alzheimer’s
Getting the right amount of sleep — not too much and not too little — could reduce your risk of mental decline as you age, even if you have early …
More Than One-Third of Children Sleep Less Than Recommended
Overall, 34.9 percent of children aged 4 months to 17 years sleep less than recommended for their age, according to research published in the Sept. 24 issue of the U.S. …
Study Probes Relationship Between Migraines and Sleep
Do migraines cause poor sleep or does poor sleep cause migraines? Though it’s hard to say, it does appear that there’s a difference in how well people with migraine think …
Accelerometers ID Sleep Patterns Associated With Mental Illness
Differences in sleep patterns, which can be objectively measured with wrist-worn accelerometers, are the norm among patients with lifetime psychiatric conditions, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in PLOS …
Subjective Sleep Quality Worse for People With Migraine
People with migraine report worse subjective sleep quality than healthy individuals, with less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep for adults and children with migraine, according to research published online Sept. …
AHA News: Exercise May Reduce Sleep Apnea and Improve Brain Health
Exercise may help reduce symptoms of a common sleep disorder and improve brain function, a small study finds. Exercise training could be a useful supplemental treatment for people with moderate …