New research finds that women in perimenopause have nearly twice the risk of poor cardiovascular health compared to premenopausal women, with significant declines in lipid and glucose scores. Perimenopause, the stage leading up to menopause, is now being linked to ...
A four-year study shows that your nightly dreams are not random. They are strongly influenced by your personality traits and daily experiences, offering new insights into how scientists understand sleep and consciousness. People often wonder why their dreams mix recent ...
A five-year national study across eight hospitals is underway to find the most effective sleep improvement techniques for intensive care patients, supported by $12 million in research funding. Patients in intensive care units often struggle to sleep because of constant ...
Family encouragement and straightforward eating guidelines make time-restricted eating more manageable for people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research exploring sustainable dietary strategies. For many people with diabetes, following a diet can feel overwhelming. Recent research shows that ...
Weekly group outings in nature have been shown to reduce loneliness and boost health for older adults living in care facilities. Many older adults in care homes face loneliness and health issues as part of daily life. A recent study ...
New research shows that sleep history and age work together to shape EEG readings in awake people, with children and adults showing different patterns. Daytime Brain Waves Hold More Than Meets the Eye Most people assume that their brain activity ...
Researchers have found that brief, disruptive brain events in epilepsy follow a predictable pattern, appearing up to one second before they occur. This discovery could lead to new ways to improve life for people with epilepsy. Many people think of ...
New research suggests that common illness symptoms like fatigue and social withdrawal may actually be part of the body’s integrated defense system, not just side effects. Many people see symptoms like tiredness, loss of appetite, or wanting to be ...
Protecting your brain starts early. New American Heart Association guidelines highlight how factors from childhood pollution to adult sleep habits shape lifelong cognitive health. Many people don’t think about brain health until they get older, but new research shows that ...
Flinders University research shows that practice nurses could deliver proven sleep therapies if services are designed with patient input. Many people turn to their local GP clinic for help with sleep issues, but getting effective treatment can be difficult. New ...
University of Florida researchers have found that sleep deprivation changes gut bacteria, which reduces the effectiveness of chemotherapy and increases cancer growth in mice. Most people know that getting enough sleep is important, but new research suggests it may play ...
A leading Spanish university and healthcare provider are working together to reduce long-term dependency on anxiety and sleep medications through a new behavioral intervention. Benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, are widely used throughout Spain. While these medications can ...
A large study tracking millions of days of movement finds that walking more can reduce some of the health risks linked to long periods of sitting, but heart risks may still remain even with high step counts. Researchers have tracked ...
Norwegian research finds that sleep tracking apps help many users understand their sleep patterns, but may also raise anxiety for some groups. More people than ever are using sleep tracking apps to get a clearer picture of their nightly rest. ...
New research finds that your brain’s “age” during sleep can reveal future dementia risk, with every 10-year gap between sleep brain age and actual age linked to a 40% change in risk. Can the way your brain works while you ...