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Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a persons breathing starts and stops repeatedly while they are asleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

On World Sleep Day, know all about sleep apnea

Avoid sleeping on your back; sleep to one side instead.

16 March 2018 12:18 PM IST

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World Sleep Day: Meditate your way to sound sleep

New study examines impact of Heartfulness Meditation on insomnia.

16 March 2018 11:13 AM IST

Sleep deprivation and difficulties with getting a good nights rest have long been linked to cognitive problems over time. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 foods to help a person sleep

Rising stress is one of the factors which contribute to person's insomnia and can be fixed by dietary changes.

13 March 2018 10:45 AM IST

Chronic insomnia goes hand in hand with various long-term health issues such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Insomnia may be genetic: study

Chronic insomnia goes hand in hand with various long-term health issues such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

10 March 2018 2:18 PM IST

Scientists associated with the study have even gone on to say that women who work under artificial lights, like night shift workers are even more at risk of developing the disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Exposure to artificial light could cause insomnia, says study

Older adults exposed to higher levels of artificial, outdoor light at night were more likely to use hypnotic drugs for...

3 Dec 2018 11:30 AM IST

Skeletal muscles use most of the glucose and if they develop insulin resistance and consequently are not able to use glucose, then diabetes likely will develop. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why diabetes is more prevalent in sleep-deprived men

Study shows even one night of restricted sleep can cause imbalance of testosterone and cortisol hormones in men causing...

19 March 2018 8:17 AM IST

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 signs of male depression

Men between the age of 40 and 44 are the most at risk, with this age group recording the highest number of deaths in...

13 Jun 2018 7:02 PM IST

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Poor sleep could be reason for decreased work productivity

The study adds to further evidence that sleep is not wasted time.

8 Jun 2018 12:59 PM IST

With the worlds largest youth population, the second largest online population and number of smartphone users; India is touted to emerge as a leader in the mobile gaming arena. (Photo: Pixabay)

Attention! Your screen time is affecting your health

Surveys included sleep characteristics: two insomnia symptoms, habitual weeknight sleep duration; and depressive...

5 Jun 2018 6:55 PM IST

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Safety considerations to keep in mind before taking sleep medication

Sleeping pills have a potential to make a person dependent on it when he/she takes those pills for a prolonged period.

23 Aug 2018 2:29 PM IST

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This military technique could put an end to insomnia

And it only takes 120 seconds to put you to sleep.

3 Sept 2018 2:08 PM IST

Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), Bedroom in Arles, 1888

Shreya Sen-Handley | Ode to sleep, and sleepless spirits

Lack of sleep not only fuels fatigue, however, and bodily dissonance, it could also introduce a psychological kink

28 Feb 2021 4:42 AM IST