Yahoo

Humans used to have a ‘first sleep’ and ‘second sleep’ at night. Here’s why that changed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A painting of a woman waking up. The wild thing about ...
History Snob on MSN

The long, weird history of people sleeping in two shifts

For much of early modern Europe, sleep didn’t seem to have followed the single, unbroken pattern we use today. A large body of historical evidence points to many people sleeping in two stretches, with ...
eLife

REM sleep prefrontal high-frequency oscillation chains mediate distinct cortical – hippocampal reactivation patterns compared to NREM sleep

REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM (NREM) sleep stages contribute to systems memory consolidation in hippocampal-cortical circuits. However, the physiological mechanisms underlying REM memory ...
Thorax

Altitude-induced periodic breathing optimises respiratory efficiency during sleep in young healthy males

Objective To assess the impact of acute hypoxia-induced periodic breathing on respiratory efficiency in young healthy males.
The Sun

How your snoring pattern can reveal risk of heart attack or stroke – the key signs you need to see a GP

Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) YOUR snoring pattern could reveal your risk of heart attack and stroke, new studies suggest. If your ...
Medical Xpress

Sleep patterns may reveal hidden heart risks

People whose sleep apnea changes dramatically from night to night are 30% more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure, reveals a new study from Flinders University. The research, ...
The Conversation

Is lighter sleep a normal part of ageing – or a sign of something more serious?

As you get older, it’s normal to notice changes in your sleep. These can include fewer hours of shuteye, waking up more during the night, and finding it harder to drop off. However, despite the ...
WFSB

Daylight saving time can disrupt sleep for weeks, expert says

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - Clocks moved forward one hour Sunday morning for daylight saving time, and health experts say that lost hour can disrupt sleep patterns for weeks. Brianna Garrison, an ...
earth

Sleep habits play a bigger role in diabetes risk than expected

Glucose levels and sleep are closely connected. Most people notice the effects of a poor night’s sleep the next day. They may feel tired, distracted, or slow. But inside the body, something else may ...
New York Post

The sleep ‘sweet spot’ that lowers diabetes risk

It’s not just beauty rest — sleep duration and quality are some of the most powerful indicators of metabolic health. And a new study may have pinpointed exactly how much sleep it takes to keep Type 2 ...
Healthline

This Is How Much Sleep You Need to Lower Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Share on Pinterest A recent study shows that getting between 7 to 7.5 hours of sleep may help lower your risk of diabetes. Image Credit: Artem Zhushman/Stocksy A recent study suggested that 7 hours ...