Sleep Disorders

Five yoga asanas that can help you get rid of stress, improve quality of sleep

One of the most effective ways to sleep better is to give yourself a wind-down period that begins at least an hour before bedtime

Sleeping late may increase risk of asthma, allergies in teenagers, claims study conducted in India

Multiple studies have established that sleep is important to maintain good respiratory health, among other bodily functions.

Improved brain function, reduced risk of sleep disorders among health benefits of adding soy foods to your diet

Soy foods have immense nutriotional benefits due to their macronutrient composition, which is very different from other legumes especially due to the high protein content and a bioactive compound known as isoflavone

How to create the ideal sleep environment to ensure you get the rest you need

Building up sleep debt is not good for your health since it can lead to chronic fatigue, cardiovascular diseases and impaired brain function.

Why do some people snore and what can you do about it?

There’s also a tendency to confuse snoring with sleep apnea, but it’s important to remember that these conditions are not the same.

Losing weight from your tongue may just help combat sleep apnea: Study

A new study suggests that fatty tongues may be the primary cause of the obstructive form of sleep apnea.

Possible health benefits of using cannabis-based drugs

Governments around the world are beginning to concede the therapeutic value of Cannabis sativa, also known as marijuana, grass, weed, and pot.

Dreaming phase of sleep may be key to memory formation: Study

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep - the phase where dreams appear - plays a key role in memory formation, a new study in mice has found.

Smartphones can hinder sleep patterns among children: study

According to a study of more than 2,000 elementary and middle-school students, having a smartphone or tablet in the bedroom was associated with less weekday sleep and feeling sleepy in the daytime.

New smartphone app may monitor sleep disorders

A team of researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology and Florida State University conducted a six-month study in which earbuds that included an in-line microphone were plugged into a smartphone that recorded sounds as six people slept.