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Researchers from University of Leeds in the UK studied 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of food intake. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor sleep may lead to weight gain: study

Researchers from University of Leeds in the UK studied 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of...

25 Oct 2017 6:23 PM IST

Many of our health concerns attributed to sleep loss actually result from REM sleep deprivation (Photo: AFP)

Dream loss may cause serious damage to health

Only later in the night and into the early morning do people experience dreaming.

1 Oct 2017 8:08 PM IST

This phenomenon suggests that regions of patients brains were dozing, causing mental lapses, while the rest of the brain was awake. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleep-deprivation similar to being drunk: study

This phenomenon suggests that regions of patients' brains were dozing, causing mental lapses, while the rest of the...

7 Nov 2017 3:31 PM IST

Partial sleep deprivation (sleep for three to four hours followed by forced wakefulness for 20-21 hours) was equally as effective as total sleep deprivation (Photo: AFP)

Symptoms of depression can be reduced due to sleep deprivation

Previous studies have shown rapid anti-depressant effects from sleep deprivation for roughly 40-60 percent of...

20 Sept 2017 11:53 AM IST

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Study links marriage issues to lack of sleep

Study examines correlation between sleep deprivation and a married couple's relationship.

6 Sept 2017 4:50 PM IST

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

Here are reasons you may be sleeping more than others

Chances are regularly snoozing for ten hours or more could be a sign of something more serious than just a busy week.

2 April 2018 1:32 PM IST

Sleep effects are more pronounced in first-time parents in comparison to experienced parents. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sleep disruption post childbirth

New parents face six years of disrupted sleep: Study.

26 Feb 2019 12:00 PM IST

A disease such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should be looked for in individuals who have poor sleep quality, snore and/or exhibit excessive daytime sleepiness. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Better snooze for better health

Understanding and improving your sleep pattern can benefit your health and increase your work performance.

15 March 2019 4:30 PM IST

Tired of routine or stuck in life?

Tired of routine or stuck in life?

Discover the secret power to transform your mind and life through morning rituals.

27 April 2019 9:11 PM IST

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Can sleep deprivation be overcome during weekends?

Find out more about the link between sleep duration and mortality.

24 May 2018 9:08 AM IST

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

Here's how sleep can affect your overall health

Sleep deprivation is a societal epidemic that exists across all economic statuses.

16 March 2018 5:42 PM IST

Lithium-ion batteries are also used to power so-called smart bags, suitcases which offer GPS tracking and can charge devices, weigh themselves or be locked remotely using mobile phones.

Light from mobile phones as harmful as junk food

According to experts, blue light from the devices is fuelling an epidemic of sleep-deprivation.

2 March 2018 5:12 PM IST