Can chronic insomnia increase the risk of heart disease?
Chronic insomnia strongly affects a person's health, raising the risk of various diseases, including - heart disease.
The impact of modern technology on your child's sleep
Although digitalisation and the latest technologies available at our fingertips have changed the world for the better in many ways, there is also the other side of the coin. Indeed, numerous studies...
Consequences of sleepless nights
Poor sleep quality or lack of sleep can negatively affect a person's wellbeing and health. Long-term problems with insomnia can lead to headaches and excessive fatigue, cognitive impairment and even...
How does the time change affect our bodies?
The annual changeover between summer and winter time causes a divergence of biological clocks, which has long-term consequences for health. Longer days, shorter nights and increased temperatures can...
Does COVID-19 affect sleep disorders?
Researchers analysed the results of a study of almost 12 million UK recovering patients to assess the impact of the virus on health and general wellbeing. They discovered a correlation between...
People prone to hyperactivity are less tolerant of sleep deprivation
Adults who are not diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but who have certain symptoms, are less able to cope with sleep deprivation. For example, it is more difficult for...
Correlation between asthma and allergy prevalence and sleep habits among teenagers
Recent studies on allergy- and asthma-related conditions have found that teenagers who go to bed late and get up later are more likely to suffer from these diseases than those who go to bed and wake...
Scents help create memories during sleep
Previous research has shown that smell has a huge impact on evoking memories. The researchers' latest findings suggest that it may also have an impact on their retention.
Correlation between stress and insomnia
Stress is closely linked to the quality of our sleep. Nervous situations negatively affect both the quality and duration of it. Similarly, too little sleep increases stress levels, which can lead to...
Interrupted sleep causes migraine
Recent studies show that people suffering from sleep disorders are at risk of migraine. Intermittent sleep, poor quality, too little or, similarly, too much sleep are the most common triggers for...
Correlation between heart disease and insomnia due to financial problems
Recent studies show that people with unstable financial situations are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. This is related to insomnia, which also affects them.
Insomnia can adversely affect the microglia cells present in the brain
No-one needs to be convinced that sleep is simply essential for maintaining health. After all, it is often said that it is during sleep that various memories acquired during the day are consolidated...
The ideal length of a daytime nap
An afternoon nap is an escape from stress for some, while for others it saves them from fatigue and helps them recover. But what is the boundary between a nap and normal sleep? How long should it...
Sleep deprivation increases the desire to snack
Sleep deprivation can make us more likely to reach for unhealthy snacks and resist snacking between main meals. According to recent studies, lack of sleep increases appetite in a similar way to...
Optimists are less likely to suffer from insomnia!
There are many factors that can help improve your sleep - buying a new mattress, exercising regularly or limiting food and alcohol consumption late at night. New research suggests that an optimistic...
A warm bath makes it easier to fall asleep
It has been known for a long time, as even our grandmothers often said, that a warm bath is an excellent way to get a better night's sleep. The latest research by scientists shows when is the most...
Sleep disorders and their impact on blood pressure values
The fact that various sleep-related problems are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease has been mentioned for a long time - as an example, patients with obstructive sleep apnoea...
The effect of vitamin B6 on our dreams
A study by researchers at the University of Australia suggests that adequate amounts of vitamin B6 in the body improve the ability to remember our dreams.
Artificial light causes overweight?
Artificial light makes women fatter. And to be more precise - according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health - sleeping with the TV or lights on may be a factor in weight gain.
Sleep protects against heart disease!
Scientists have conducted a study suggesting that a good night's sleep protects against heart disease. In a study on mice, they discovered a previously unknown mechanism between the brain, bone...
