Sleep/Sleep Disorders

Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (July 23, 2019) - When someone is depressed and having suicidal thoughts or their depression treatment just isn't working, their caregivers might want to…

Researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering found that bathing 1-2 hours before bedtime in water of about 104-109 degrees Fahrenheit can significantly improve your sleepCredit: Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas…

Different pathways process long-term circadian rhythms and short-term exposure to light EVANSTON, Ill. -- Either to check the time or waste time, people often look at their smartphones after waking in the middle of the night. While this…

Study compares quality of sleep and fatigue in women with premature ovarian insufficiency receiving hormone therapy with women of the same age with preserved ovarian function CLEVELAND, Ohio (July 15, 2019)--Sleep disturbances are a…

Artists and technologists have joined forces to create Inter-Dream, an immersive VR experience that can ease you into the right frame of mind for sleep.Credit: RMIT University Designed by PluginHUMAN art duo, Dr Betty Sargeant…

Restless REM sleep a risk for many mental disorders? Upset by something unpleasant? We have all been there. Fortunately, it also passes. A new day, a new beginning. At least: if you have restful REM sleep. Researchers at the Netherlands…

Hundreds of household items, including furniture, paint and electronics, emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which at high levels can pose health risks. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology have…

Additional benefit for sleep apnea sufferers Researchers have found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can improve depression symptoms in patients suffering from cardiovascular…

Near-death experiences where people report a range of spiritual and physical symptoms, including out-of-body sensations and seeing or hearing hallucinations, affect 10% of people, according to a new study analysing participants from 35…

Credit: Siri Sjolin People exposed to chemical warfare agents (CWAs) often incur chronic damage to their lungs, skin and eyes, for example. They also frequently succumb to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. This is shown by…