Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”
Sleep
Do you heat the room before bed? A doctor explains why it’s a mistake
Are you also feeling more down and tired lately? This is what you need to do
Waking up tired in the past few mornings? You’re not alone, and the reason is simple
Sleep deprivation increases heart attack risks, study finds
While the effects of sleep on the human brain are well-documented, a new study provides evidence of how important sleep is to heart health.
People get more dream sleep in the winter, study finds
These studies – measuring the quality, type and length of sleep – are regularly carried out on patients who experience sleep-related difficulties.
Why you need an earlier bedtime in the winter - study
A new peer-reviewed study says that humans need to schedule an additional hour of sleep during the winter months.
Taking sleeping pills could have disastrous cognitive side effects
Scientists have recently discovered that common sleeping pills can significantly increase the risk of dementia.
People ages 30-50 get the least amount of sleep - study
The study is one of the first with a large and globally diverse analysis of sleep duration, all thanks to the power of a video game.
American scientists make progress in decoding the genetics of insomnia
A team of researchers have used human genomics to identify a new genetic pathway involved in regulating sleep from fruit flies to humans.
People ages 30-50 get the least amount of sleep - study
The study is one of the first with a large and globally diverse analysis of sleep duration, all thanks to the power of a video game.
Sleep apnea: What are the symptoms, causes and dangers? - explainer
What is sleep apnea? What are its symptoms and warning signs? Is it hereditary? Is it curable? Here's everything you need to know about his potentially deadly sleep disorder.
Losing sleep? Elections may be to blame - study
While conventional wisdom suggests these highly anticipated events, such as elections, can cause stress and disrupt well-being, little research has been published exploring this relationship.
Why do we feel like we're freefalling before we go to sleep?
This phenomenon is called myoclonus (myo = muscle, clonus = contraction) and it is basically a short, sudden and involuntary movement of a muscle or group of muscles.
