More Sleep, Less Movement: Remote Work Adds 45 Minutes of Sedentary Time
Many office workers now spend at least part of their working week at home, but relatively little is known about how remote work changes the…
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Why Cooler Bedroom Temperatures Benefit the Heart While You Sleep
Maintaining a bedroom temperature of around 24°C overnight can help reduce stress responses in older adults during sleep, according to new research from Griffith University.…
Back Pain in Men Over 65 Tied to Poorer Sleep Years Down the Line, Study Finds
About half of older men experience sleep problems, back pain, or both, according to Soomi Lee, an associate professor of human development and family studies…
Night waking disrupts cognitive functioning regardless of how long one sleeps
For many years, guidance around healthy sleep has centred on the number of hours spent asleep each night. However, emerging evidence suggests that for older…
Groundbreaking research shows seniors can bounce back to wellness
A new Canadian study is delivering a hopeful message to older adults and those who care for them: it is never too late to recover.…
Association Between Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Mortality Among Middle-Aged Women
A forthcoming study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting reveals a significant association between excessive daytime sleepiness and elevated all-cause mortality among…
Daytime Sleepiness in the Elderly? It May Double the Risk of Dementia
A recent study published on March 19, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, presents findings highlighting a significant correlation…
Research Shows the Effect of Physical Exercise on Sleep Quality Among Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On 15 January 2025, the journal Aging (Aging-US) published a research paper in Volume 17, Issue 1, entitled “Association between physical activity practice and sleep…
Positive Feelings and Restful Sleep Enhance the Durability of Perceptual Memories
Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) have made significant strides in understanding how perceptual memories associated with positive emotions, such as joy…
Inconsistent Sleep Patterns Associated with Increased Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Incidents
An irregular sleep-wake cycle, even when fulfilling the recommended amount of sleep, is linked with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attack…
Women Experience Less Sleep and More Frequent Awakenings Compared to Men
A new animal study by researchers at CU Boulder has revealed significant differences in sleep patterns between males and females. The study, published in Scientific…
Dementia Diagnostic Indicators Vary According to Time of Day
New research led by the University of Surrey has revealed that the timing of blood sample collection can significantly influence the outcomes of diagnostic tests…