Sleep architecture, circadian rhythms, recovery protocols, and the science of rest
214 articles
New study shows specialized cooling mattress topper can restore 21 minutes of lost sleep and improve sleep efficiency during heat exposure.
New research examines whether sleep improvements in smoking cessation trials come from quitting cigarettes or using e-cigarettes as aids.
New research reveals significant racial and sex differences in sleep apnea patterns, with Black women most affected during REM sleep stages.
Iranian cohort study of 5,432 people reveals optimal sleep duration differs from Western recommendations for cardiovascular protection.
Large Chinese study reveals gender and age differences in how sleep-disordered breathing affects metabolic health across 3,440 adults.
Canadian study of 1,322 adults with type 1 diabetes finds 47% have poor sleep, linked to depression, weight, and lifestyle factors.
Study of 1,252 hypertensive patients reveals frequent nighttime urination significantly elevates blood pressure during sleep.
Multicenter study evaluates automated sleep monitoring technology for patients with insomnia symptoms across multiple clinical sites.
Researchers used Samsung smartwatches to track heart rate patterns during the day, then predicted next-night sleep disruptions with 90% accuracy.
New research confirms optimal sleep duration for adults and reveals how both too little and too much sleep increase disease risk.
Propofol-based anesthesia led to 29 minutes more sleep than sevoflurane on the first night after major abdominal surgery in patients 65-90 years old.
New review identifies evidence-based non-pharmacological approaches to improve sleep quality in critically ill patients.
