sleep
Researchers say inadequate sleep can raise blood pressure in women
A new study examined blood pressure and sleep habits in 323 healthy women.
Women who wake up early less likely to get depressed, say scientists
Research also found night owls are less likely to be married and more likely to live alone, be smokers, and have erratic sleep patterns.
Early birds less prone to depression: Study
The researchers found that late chronotypes or night owls are less likely to be married, more likely to live alone and be smokers.
Waking up early can keep the blues away
Light exposure and work schedules appears to mildly influence depression risk.
Less than 6 or more than 10 hours of sleep raises the risk of health problems
Too much or too little sleep raises people’s risk of high blood pressure and inflammation.
Poor sleep could be reason for decreased work productivity
The study adds to further evidence that sleep is not wasted time.
Teenage girls more prone to daytime sleepiness
Researchers examined whether teen boys and girls report similar negative impact of sleep disturbances on their daytime functioning.
Disrupted sleep cycles linked with mood disorders
Research found people with circadian rhythm out of step can have increased risk of emotional, behavioural and psychological problems
Proper sleep schedule could reduce risks for dementia
Participants with short sleep duration, who had high physical activity did not have a greater risk of dementia and death.
Eating junk food in night leads to poor sleep
Sleep deprivation can lead to junk food cravings at night