Scans May Aid Early Detection of Dementia, Parkinson's
Imaging tests spotted brain abnormalities before noticeable symptoms developed in study patientsContinue Reading
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity
Study found more than 30% of kids who didn’t get enough nighttime rest gained too much weightContinue Reading
College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands
Making good hygiene a habit can help stop spread of flu at school, expert saysContinue Reading
Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being
Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year rightContinue Reading
To Not Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your Life
Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlierContinue Reading
Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds
Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts sayContinue Reading
Chronic Drinking Linked to Circadian Disruptions
Biological clock genes affected by too much alcohol, researchers reportContinue Reading
Burning Candle at Both Ends Harmful?
A rat study suggests too little sleep has effects similar to that of total sleep deprivationContinue Reading
Scientists Unravel Secrets of Sound Sleep
Bursts of brain activity called ‘spindles’ may keep loud noise from disturbing sleep, study suggestsContinue Reading
Seasonal Changes Can Put Teens' Sleep/Wake Cycles Off Track
Longer daylight hours in spring spur hormonal changes linked to late bedtimes, less sleep, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea
When breathing pauses or becomes shallow during sleepContinue Reading
Sleep Disorder May Help Predict Parkinson's Decades Earlier
Study appears to confirm link between REM behavior disorder and certain neurodegenerative diseasesContinue Reading
Sleep Plays Important Role in Chronic Disease: Report
7 to 8 hours is optimal for adults, but too much or too little raises health risks, study findsContinue Reading