Researchers have linked severe obstructive sleep apnea to increased risk of subclinical myocardial injury – an early sign of heart damage. This is according to a study published in the […]
Discovery of new biological links between sleep deprivation and the immune system
Friday 25 October 2013 – 1am PST Population-level studies have indicated that insufficient sleep increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2diabetes. These diseases are known to be linked […]
Sleep helps ‘detox’ your brain
New research shows that a recently discovered mechanism that removes waste products from the brain is mainly active during sleep. This revelation could transform scientific understanding of what sleep is […]
Lack of sleep may increase Alzheimer’s risk
A new study suggests that reduced sleep and poor sleep quality may be linked to increased build-up of beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of older adults – a sign of […]