Young People Are Losing Sleep Over Energy Drinks – But a Ban Won’t Be Enough to Protect Them
In light of the accumulating evidence for the harms of energy drinks, several countries have started to regulate or outright ban their sale to minors.
In light of the accumulating evidence for the harms of energy drinks, several countries have started to regulate or outright ban their sale to minors.
The National Sleep Foundation released the results of a new survey of American teens highlighting their attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving.
A kindergarten teacher in Humble, Texas, has resigned after allegedly giving some students melatonin gummies.
Obstructive sleep apnea is often undiagnosed and unaddressed in adults ages 50 and over, a study led by a University of Florida College of Medicine researcher suggests.
Read MoreA Baylor University researcher has suggested hypnotherapy as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women, offering a way to enhance sleep and alleviate hot flashes.
Read MoreThe University of São Paulo conducted a study examining the relationship between sleep quality and physical and mental health in older obese individuals.
Read MoreA new study suggests depression or other mental health issues as early as age 13 can set the stage for sleep problems years later.
Read MoreDoctors have discovered evidence pointing to a safer way to take benzodiazepines, which they say could reduce the risk of falls, hospitalizations, and deaths.
Read MoreDuring Australia’s Sleep Health Week, five experts convened for a panel discussion to explore sleep’s role in healthy brain aging and its connection to dementia.
Read MoreResearchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine explored the relationship between sleep duration and brain health in older Hispanic adults.
Read MoreSome childhood exposures are risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea in middle-aged adults, according to a new study.
Read MoreFor children, using the bathroom overnight can be more difficult because the sleeping brain doesn’t receive signals in the same way as when awake.
Read MoreResearchers found that a cognitive-behavioral sleep therapy intervention helps adolescent night owls combat depression by aligning their natural sleep rhythms with daily responsibilities.
Read MoreDespite there being little evidence that taking melatonin is effective in treating insomnia in healthy children, a new survey reveals that a significant number of parents have given the supplement to their school-aged children to help them sleep at night.
Read MorePublic health messages warning against infants sleeping with stuffed toys and blankets—contradicted by photos or videos circulating in movies and social media—don’t always find traction.
Read MoreWith these findings, families, clinicians, and researchers can expect that before age 12, children’s sleep problems may be better explained by social and behavioral factors rather than biological factors, according to the researchers.
Read MoreAfter menopause, an estimated one in four women may develop irregular heart rhythms in their lifetime, with insomnia being a major contributing factor.
Read MoreUniversity of Georgia researchers examine connections between sleep patterns and children’s impulsive behaviors, shedding light on the role of sleep in shaping behavior.
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