‘Why can’t I sleep?!’
A good night’s rest does more than energize you—sleep can affect your mood, keep your heart healthy, and help you feel better when you’re sick. But not everyone gets enoughRead More
Category Archives: Sleep
Ask an Expert: Marishka K. Brown, Ph.D., Director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
Sleep is second nature. But for biomedical research, sleep is a relatively new field of study. Marishka K. Brown, Ph.D., said sleep health research has exploded in the past decadeRead More
Bad sleep patterns could up the risk of heart disease in older adults
Getting different amounts of sleep each night or sleeping during the day instead of at night is called irregular sleep or having an irregular sleep schedule. People who work night shifts orRead More
How much sleep do you need?
Eight hours of sleep a day keeps the doctor away, right? Not exactly. How much sleep you need is specific to your age, health, and lifestyle. Some adults, for instance,Read More
Wake-up call: How sleep impacts our minds and bodies
For more than 25 years, scientists at NIH have studied human sleep habits. They’ve researched everything from how sleep affects our skin to how it could help us live longer.Read More
Irregular sleep schedules can lead to bigger health issues
There’s bad news for those of us who have inconsistent sleep schedules, such as sleeping too little during the week and then trying to make up for it on theRead More
Bad sleeping patterns early in life may be linked to future health problems
Could adolescents who don’t get enough sleep be setting the stage for heart-related health risks later in life? That’s one of the risks identified by a large-scale research study supportedRead More
Are you getting enough sleep?
Just one more minute. Sleep is something that’s vital to keep our bodies working properly. Getting enough sleep at the right times and on a regular schedule helps you functionRead More