Apnea and Snoring: The Cost of Insomnia
Sleep disorders such as apnea and snoring are not only personally exhausting but also impose a significant financial burden on economies and health insurance systems.
Sleepwalking: a journey between science and literature according to Nicolás Hochman
The article explores the phenomenon of sleepwalking through the lens of Nicolás Hochman's work, discussing its implications on sleep and consciousness.
The ‘first-night effect’: Why it’s hard to sleep when you’re somewhere new
The article explores the challenges of sleeping in new environments, known as the 'first-night effect', attributed to biological and psychological factors.
If you dream during short naps, it’s suspicious, warns sleep doctor
A sleep doctor discusses the importance of quality sleep and how deficiencies and disorders can affect health.
Sleeping poorly away from home: the 'first night effect' opens the door to insomnia therapies
A study identifies the biological switch that keeps individuals alert, presenting new possibilities for treatments addressing sleep disorders.
3 key reasons to consult a doctor for sleep problems
The article discusses the importance of consulting a doctor for sleep issues, highlighting that many adults overlook chronic sleep disorders despite their prevalence.
Better Sleep: "Carbohydrates in the Evening are Sensible from a Sleep Medical Perspective"
A medical expert discusses the role of certain foods in sleep quality, suggesting that carbohydrates in the evening could be beneficial, while emphasizing that dietary changes may not cure severe sleep disorders.
Dementia warning signs include two symptoms that appear at night
Experts from the Alzheimer's Society indicate that two night-time symptoms may become more noticeable as dementia progresses, specifically restlessness and sleep difficulties.
BBC expert says millions could have 'serious' sleep problem and not even know it
A BBC expert suggests that millions of people in the UK may suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnoea, a serious condition where breathing is interrupted during sleep.
Restless Legs Syndrome: A Tormented Leg That Doesn't Stay Still
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) disrupts sleep with uncomfortable sensations in the legs, leading to an intense urge to move them, particularly in the evening and night hours.
Even the difference between 12 and 13 years makes a difference
Early screen time significantly harms adolescents more than previously known, with just one year of exposure increasing the risk of sleep disorders and obesity, and a study even finding a causal link to suicidal thoughts.
When Your Mind Refuses to Sleep: Innovative Solutions to Break the Night Anxiety Cycle
The article discusses night anxiety, a common psychological phenomenon where internal stress peaks at night, and offers innovative solutions to combat it.
More and more parents are giving melatonin to their children to sleep: is it effective and safe?
Experts are urging that melatonin be sold only by prescription due to a lack of evidence supporting its effectiveness in children without neurological disorders and links to increased risk of heart failure.
The Most Common Misconception: I Sleep Poorly, But It Will Get Better
Ingo Fietze, a leading sleep medicine expert in Germany, discusses the importance of sleep duration, critical sleep phases, and identifying sleep disorders to harness the restorative power of sleep.
Doctor Estivill, expert in sleep disorders: 'Sleeping five hours or less and recovering it on the weekend is horrible'
Doctor Estivill warns against the detrimental effects of inadequate sleep during the week and implies that trying to catch up on sleep during the weekend is counterproductive.
Juan Antonio Madrid, expert in sleep disorders: 'It's a global problem, it can't be solved with individual recipes'
Juan Antonio Madrid, a leading expert in sleep disorders, emphasizes the global nature of sleep issues, highlighting the tension between promoting healthy habits and the demand for increased productivity encroaching on rest hours.