Hypertension: sufficient sleep reduces risk in adolescents
Young people who follow the recommendations and sleep 9 to 12 hours each night are less likely to have high ...
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Sleep: intense cold would help you sleep better
Benefiting from cryostimulation sessions, i.e. exposure for a few minutes to -90°C, would improve the quality of sleep, according to ...
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Brain health appears to be much worse when you sleep poorly in your forties
People experiencing sleep disorders around age 40, such as difficulty falling asleep, have more signs of brain aging when they ...
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“Sleep divorce”: to sleep better, sleep apart!
According to a survey, more than a third of Americans no longer sleep with their partner. Monopolized blanket, different schedules, ...
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Advice from a cardiologist to sleep better
Sleeping in the dark, turning off screens, going to bed at set times... Several good habits can be put in ...
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Sleep: What an extra 46 minutes a night can do for you
Even a slight increase in sleep time can have effects on mental and social well-being by boosting our gratitude and ...
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Switching to winter time: we don’t really gain an hour of sleep
Changing the time of day has a substantial effect on sleep duration...but it's short-lived, according to a study from the ...
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Diabetes: what is the link between sleep and blood sugar?
Brain waves associated with deep sleep play a role in the body's sensitivity to insulin. Management of type 2 diabetes ...
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How to have lucid dreams? Scientists have the method
A team of researchers successfully tested a promising technique for inducing lucid dreams during sleep using a simple smartphone application. ...
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Why does lack of sleep in early childhood affect the brain so much?
A study in mice reveals why lack of sleep in young children disrupts their brain development, increasing the risk of ...
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Poor sleep at 40 would age the brain by 3 years
People in their 40s who have poor sleep quality, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, have more signs of ...
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Do you want to sleep better? Opt for a weighted blanket
Heavier blankets may help improve sleep for adults with insomnia. THE ESSENTIAL Weighted blankets help improve sleep, mood, pain management ...
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Postoperative delirium: poor quality sleep increases risk
People who sleep poorly in the month before an operation are more likely to experience mental confusion. THE ESSENTIAL Present ...
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Bedtime May Influence Children’s Gut Health
Sleep habits could directly influence the composition of the intestinal microbiota and therefore cognitive development, according to research carried out ...
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Brain: lack of sleep during pregnancy could impact the baby
Sleeping less than seven hours a night during pregnancy could contribute to neurodevelopmental problems in the child. THE ESSENTIAL During ...
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Biological clock: how a specific protein regulates our circadian rhythms
A new study sheds light on the role of a key protein in regulating our circadian rhythms, paving the way ...
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Sleep disorders in young adults: PFAS to blame?
People with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in their blood have poor sleep quality. THE ESSENTIAL High combined ...
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Babies’ sleep: 6 out of 10 parents think they should be left to cry in bed
A new survey reveals that there are still many beliefs and misconceptions about baby sleep. THE ESSENTIAL 62% of parents ...
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Airplane noise at night disrupts sleep-wake cycles
The more people are exposed to nighttime aircraft noise, the more they have restless and disrupted sleep, according to a ...
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Why it is better to wait before making a decision
A new study proves, once again, that first impressions are deceptive and that it is better to “sleep on it” ...
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Marital conflicts: they permanently damage adolescents’ sleep
Adolescents who live in a tense climate due to parental disagreement suffer more from sleep disorders in adulthood. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Sleep, libido, hair: what if eating grasshoppers improved your health?
Cameroonian scientists show that edible insects, specifically grasshoppers, hold promise as a sustainable nutritional source. THE ESSENTIAL Consumption of Ruspolia ...
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Stroke: what are the consequences on sleep?
Stroke victims may be more likely to sleep too much or too little than people who have not previously suffered ...
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Here’s a simple ritual you should adopt on the weekend to stay healthy
If you feel the overwhelming urge to crawl under the covers during the day, don't hold back. THE ESSENTIAL Napping ...
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Catching up on sleep on weekends may reduce heart risk
Although sleeping in is not recommended, people who "catch up" on weekday sleep by sleeping in on the weekend are ...
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Setting your alarm clock multiple times is a very bad habit.
Using the "snooze" function on your alarm clock allows you to make it ring again a few minutes later. Practical ...
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Social networks: teenagers addicted to short videos have more sleep problems
Young people who are very fond of digital content broadcast by platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts ...
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Sleeping with your mouth open: what it says about your health
Do you tend to sleep with your mouth open? While it may seem trivial, this seemingly harmless nighttime practice can ...
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“Sleep divorce”: when sleeping separately strengthens the couple
More and more couples are choosing to sleep separately to preserve the quality of their sleep and, consequently, their relationship. ...
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Sleep resets neurons to process new memories
Certain areas of the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory, become silent during sleep, allowing neurons to reset and ...
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