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Can the menstrual cycle affect people's sleep and dreams?
By Lou Mudge published
Reproductive hormones may interfere with sleep quality and affect dreaming at different stages of the menstrual cycle.
Sleep apnea linked to changes in the brain's wiring that may raise risk of dementia, stroke
By Rebecca Sohn published
Sleep apnea and a lack of deep sleep may be linked to abnormalities in the brain's white matter.
Irregular sleep may increase your risk of dying from cancer and heart disease
By Carissa Wong published
Waking and sleeping at inconsistent times may increase the risk of dying from cancer or heart disease death in middle-age and older adults.
How long can you go without sleep?
By Donavyn Coffey published
And what can happen to your body if you stay awake way past your bedtime?
Human brain looks years 'older' after just one night without sleep, small study shows
By Rebecca Sohn published
A study suggests that just one night of sleep deprivation may be linked to structural changes in the brain, similar to those seen in aging.
What is sleep talking? We look at the science
By Amy Arthur published
Discover the science behind sleep talking, a behavior that over half the general population experiences at some point in their life.
How does alcohol affect sleep?
By Joanne Lewsley published
A nightcap can often make people feel tired, but how does alcohol affect sleep?
What is sleep hypnosis and does it really work?
By Lou Mudge published
Sleep hypnosis could be a potential therapy for sleep disorders, but more research is needed.
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