Too much/little sleep makes you fat 2/4/2008 |
People who sleep less than 7 hours or more than 9 hours a night gain more weight over time than individuals who log 8 hours every night. Read |
Sleep tied to hunger hormone 13/3/2008 |
Men who sleep fewer than five hours a night run greater risks of becoming obese and of having high levels of blood sugar that could lead to diabetes, a Japanese study showed. Read |
Doctors not getting enough sleep 12/3/2008 |
A new survey indicates that most physicians report needing at least 7 hours of sleep per night, yet they only get 6.5 hours on average. Read |
TV bad for kids' sleep 26/2/2008 |
Research shows that children under the age of three who watch TV struggle with interrupted sleep and irregular bed and naptime schedules. Read |
Smokers don't sleep well: study 5/2/2008 |
New research shows that cigarette smokers are four times as likely as non-smokers to report feeling unrested after a night’s sleep. Read |
Sleep actually makes you clever 31/1/2008 |
Although going to sleep early, as minister Sonjica suggested, is hardly a sustainable substitute for a decent power supply, there is some truth to the minister's words. Read |
Possible snoring, bronchitis link 29/1/2008 |
A large South Korean study found frequent snoring was associated with the development of chronic bronchitis, but the researchers themselves said they aren't sure why. Read |
Sleep apnoea, Alzheimer's link 24/1/2008 |
Older women with sleep-related breathing problems may have a heightened risk of impairments in thinking and memory, a new study suggests. Read |
Insomnia blamed on cell phones 22/1/2008 |
Chatting on a mobile phone before bedtime may make for more restless nights, cautions a Swedish researcher who headed up a study on the subject. Read |
Sleep time linked to weight 14/1/2008 |
The amount of sleep a child gets may vary, but those who are regularly sleep-deprived may have a higher risk of becoming overweight, new research suggests. Read |