Sleep

Poor sleep can give you `marijuana munchies`

The effects of sleep loss on appetite were most powerful in the late afternoon and early evening, times when snacking has been linked to weight gain.

Mar 07, 2016, 09:03 AM IST

Overeating may be caused by lack of sleep: Study

A new study has said that sleep deprivation might be the reason behind you feeling munchy most of the time.

Mar 02, 2016, 13:19 PM IST

Good night's sleep imperative to boost memory, says study

The new discoveries provide further evidence for the benefits of a good night's sleep.

Feb 21, 2016, 17:24 PM IST

Eye twitching: What is it, causes, tips to help calm your eyelid!

An eye twitching is a repetitive, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelid muscles, usually the upper lid.

Feb 20, 2016, 10:19 AM IST

'Too much' or 'too little' sleep can increase stroke sisk!

A new study suggests that getting the right amount of sleep and exercising several times a week can significantly can reduce the risk of stroke.

Feb 19, 2016, 13:23 PM IST

Why we mustn’t sleep with our head pointing towards north

Watch this video to understand the science behind avoiding northern direction while sleeping

Feb 16, 2016, 13:39 PM IST

Teenage sleep loss puts boys at diabetes risk

Slow-wave sleep (SWS) is an important stage of sleep that is involved in memory consolidation and recovery after sleep deprivation, and is also associated with reduced cortisol and inflammation.

Feb 14, 2016, 10:42 AM IST

Sleep deprivation can lead to false confessions

Participants were asked to sign the statement, check a box confirming its accuracy and sign their name.

Feb 11, 2016, 12:38 PM IST

Short flashes of light can prevent jet lag

Researchers led by Zeitzer have been working on developing an optimal technique for using light exposure to help people adjust more quickly to changes in their sleep cycles.

Feb 09, 2016, 10:10 AM IST

Lack of sleep may lead to compulsive Facebook use: Study

Facebook is the preferred landing spot for sleep-deprived students, according to a new study which found a direct connection between chronic fatigue, crankiness and greater reliance on social media browsing.

Feb 05, 2016, 17:32 PM IST

Anxiety, sleeping pills don't put you at increased dementia risk

A new study has suggested that taking drugs for anxiety and sleep problems is not associated with an increased dementia.

Feb 04, 2016, 00:41 AM IST

Sleep on time for super metabolic health

The research team analyzed data from the SWAN Sleep Study, an ancillary project to the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN).

Feb 02, 2016, 22:34 PM IST

Know what your sleeping position reveals about you

Apparently, each sleeping position signifies and reveals something about the person that we are.

Feb 02, 2016, 12:56 PM IST

Sleepless nights put women at diabetes risk

Ladies, you may want to start getting a good night's sleep as a new study suggests that the worse you sleep, the higher is your type 2 diabetes risk.

Jan 29, 2016, 10:36 AM IST

Feeling sleepy? Blame it on social media

Teenagers who spend a lot of time on Facebook and Twitter irrespective of the time are more likely to suffer sleep disturbances than their peers who prefer outdoor activities with smartphones on silent mode, say researchers.

Jan 27, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

Texting at night is bad for teens' sleep, studies

The new study, by Rutgers University, is the first of its kind to find an association specifically between nighttime texting and the sleep quality and school performance of American teens.

Jan 26, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

Sleep more on weekends to reduce diabetes risk!

The new study shows that young people who are sleep deprived returned to normal after two nights of extended sleep

Jan 19, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

Researchers find 'eating habits' can influence sleep

You might have often heard that you're eating habits affect your sleep. To put a conformation on this, a new study has found that eating less fiber, more saturated fat and more sugar is associated with lighter, less restorative, and more disrupted sleep.

Jan 15, 2016, 13:13 PM IST

Inherited sleep, activity measures linked to bipolar disorder

In the first study of its kind, scientists have identified 13 inherited traits related to sleep, wake and activity cycles that are associated with severe bipolar disorder. Researchers also were able to tie the traits to specific chromosomes, providing important clues to the genetic nature of the disorder, as well as potential new avenues for prevention and treatment.

Jan 02, 2016, 10:54 AM IST