Over Half of Americans Yearn for More Sleep as Stress Levels Hit New High
A new Gallup poll highlights a shift toward less sleep and higher stress levels among Americans—particularly among young women.
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Suboptimal Sleep Correlates With Brain Injuries on MRI
Yale researchers say these silent brain injuries, caused by sleeping too much or too little, may foreshadow an increased risk of stroke and dementia.
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7 Strategies to Combat Teen Sleep Deprivation Amid Early School Times
Student wellbeing activist David Magee says school start times need to change, but until then, offers tips to help sleep-deprived teens.
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Video Game Targets Sleep Deprivation in Gamers
Developed using Fortnite’s Unreal Editor, the game aims to address sleep deprivation among gamers by blending gaming with messages promoting healthy sleep habits.
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One Sleepless Night Diminishes Decision-Making Abilities
New research reveals that just one night without sleep can significantly alter decision-making processes.
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Chinstrap Penguins Meet Sleep Needs in Four-Second Bursts
In the wild, nesting chinstrap penguins get more than 11 hours of sleep per day—but not all at once, according to a new study.
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PhD Research Explores Precarious Balance of Sleep, Light and Sedentarism Among Gamers
With frequent and long stints at their computers, the average gamer is a sedentary night owl, often compromising on sleep—especially quality sleep—and being exposed to too much blue light.
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Insufficient Sleep ID’d as Top Lifestyle Factor Affecting Work Performance
A study in Japan analyzing 11 lifestyle habits of corporate employees found that insufficient sleep is the most significant factor leading to reduced work performance for both genders.
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Survey Reveals Ideal Time for Thanksgiving Day Nap
A survey finding that Americans are more prone to napping during the holidays has also identified the ideal timing and length for a Thanksgiving Day nap.
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Poor Sleep and Shift Work Are Hiking Blood Pressure
Researchers found that circadian rhythm-disrupting behaviors, including shift work, have an adverse effect on blood pressure regulation.
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Childhood Traumas Exacerbate Sleep-Related Cardiovascular Risks
Traumatic events experienced during childhood may magnify the negative health effects of too much or too little sleep on children’s cardiovascular health.
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Pulling an All-Nighter Has an Antidepressant Effect That Lasts for Days
A single night of sleep deprivation can trigger a rapid and temporary antidepressant effect, according to Northwestern University neurobiologists.
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Teens Are Drowsy Driving at High Rates. These Factors Are Influencing It.
The National Sleep Foundation released the results of a new survey of American teens highlighting their attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving.
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Therapeutic Touch and Music Key to a Better Night’s Sleep During Menopause
A new study suggests the effectiveness of touch and sound in improving sleep quality and reducing various menopause symptoms.
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How Lack of Sleep Amplifies Pain Sensitivity
New research from Massachusetts General Hospital helps explain why people often experience headaches and body pain after a lack of sleep.
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Have We Been Sleeping Well? Insights from Samsung Sleep-Tracking Data
Samsung analyzed 716 million nights of sleep behaviors from Samsung Health users worldwide to answer one question: Have we been sleeping well?
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Wearable ‘Brainband’ Uses AI and Audio to Improve Sleep
The AI-powered consumer sleep wearable is designed to monitor vital signals and provide personalized, real-time audio stimulation to enhance sleep quality.
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