Sleep

Not sleeping well? Air pollution could be the reason behind it

Now, researchers have linked air pollution to poor sleep, adding that greater exposure to nitrogen dioxide and small particulates known as PM 2.5s may disrupt your sleep.  

May 22, 2017, 13:55 PM IST

Artificial heart valve disturbs sleep

Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes etc.
 

May 20, 2017, 17:42 PM IST

Skipping your beauty sleep may make you lose friends!

Scientists have found that those who do not get enough sleep for just two days can make people less interested in hanging out with you.

May 19, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

Lonely teenagers are more likely to have poor quality of sleep: Study

Loneliness is defined by researchers as a feeling of distress that people experience when they perceive their social relationships to be inadequate.

May 17, 2017, 22:56 PM IST

Lonely teens may have poor quality sleep

In the study, lonelier people were also 24 per cent more likely to feel tired and have difficulty concentrating during the day.

May 17, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

Sleep apnea victimizes 15-20 percent of private school students in Delhi, says AIIMS study

Sleep apnea is caused by recurrent episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep. 

May 15, 2017, 22:46 PM IST

Does your baby snore regularly? It could be signs of serious health problems

As per a new study, children with regular snoring - at least four nights a week – may be indicative of some serious health problems.

May 15, 2017, 14:56 PM IST

Suffering from chronic pain? Drinking coffee and getting more sleep may help ease the pain!

A new research suggests that sleeping habits coupled with daytime alertness-promoting agents such as coffee might help to get relief from the pain.

May 09, 2017, 23:44 PM IST

People with poor sleep are more likely to see things negatively: Study

Researchers have found that people with poor sleep may find it harder to see things in a postive light.

Apr 20, 2017, 01:00 AM IST

'Sleeping in bed' can help you make money – Read how

For studying the effects of microgravity, researchers at Institute of Space Medicine and Physiology, France are looking for volunteers who are willing to spend three months in bed while they conduct their research.

Apr 05, 2017, 16:19 PM IST

Find out – How much sleep do you really need?

Because lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems, it's extremely important that your body gets the sleep it needs each night.

Apr 03, 2017, 12:25 PM IST

Do you work in shifts? It may aggravate your risk of bone loss!

The group plans to study sex differences in the sleep-bone relationship in subsequent studies.

Apr 02, 2017, 22:07 PM IST

Suffering from insomnia? This ancient Indian herb may promote sound sleep

 Do you have trouble sleeping or poor sleep quality? If yes, then try 'Ashwagandha', an Indian herb which is used for centuries in ayurveda as it improves sleep.

Mar 31, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Lack of sleep impairs ability to interpret facial expressions: Study

A new study has found that lack of sleep may impairs ability to interpret facial expressions.

Mar 24, 2017, 23:53 PM IST

Men more prone to infertility due to less sleep: Experts

Men are more likely to have infertility with less sleep than women, said IVF experts on Thursday.

Mar 24, 2017, 00:53 AM IST

Disrupted sleep in kids may affect brain cells

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disturbance which affects up to five per cent of all children. 

Mar 18, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

World Sleep Day: Here's how you can create your own ideal environment to relax before bedtime

There’s no point saying to someone who doesn’t like reading to curl up with a good book to help them fall asleep. 
 

Mar 17, 2017, 11:59 AM IST

World Sleep Day: At an average of 6.55 hours per night, Indians among poorest sleepers in the world

The sleep statistics, based on aggregated and anonymous Fitbit data from January to December 2016.

Mar 16, 2017, 16:55 PM IST

Lack of sleep can cause behavioural problems: Study

Information used in this study was gathered from mothers at in-person interviews when their children were around 6 months, 3 years and 7 years old, and from questionnaires completed when the children were aged 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 years.

Mar 12, 2017, 14:19 PM IST

Holi: Tips to stay energised, overcome stress post festive season

The vigour and momentum of the fiesta transfers to each and every individual, thereby leaving them tired and drained out at the end of the day. 

Mar 11, 2017, 12:38 PM IST