Sleep architecture, circadian rhythms, recovery protocols, and the science of rest
244 articles
New obesity medications are transforming OSA treatment, but key questions remain about optimal strategies for cardiometabolic risk reduction.
Moderate weekend sleep extension (≤2 hrs) cuts adolescent anxiety risk in half, but too much or too little backfires.
Electrical brain stimulation during N3 sleep reduces impedance, suggesting enhanced glymphatic clearance of toxic proteins like amyloid beta.
A new perspective paper argues that consistent sleep timing deserves far more attention than total sleep hours in health research.
New EEG research reveals measurable sleep microstructure abnormalities in Long COVID patients, offering clues to why rest feels unrefreshing.
A large UK Biobank study links poor sleep regularity to higher risks of three major age-related eye diseases and measurable retinal thinning.
Switching to e-cigarettes may help you quit smoking, but nicotine's sleep-disrupting effects don't disappear with the delivery method.
A new AI system automates detection of joint sleep events, potentially transforming how sleep studies are scored and interpreted.
A 1,234-person study finds rampant undetected sleep disorders in memory clinics, with OSA and long sleep linked to measurable cognitive decline.
A pilot study finds that 88% of untreated OSA patients show sympathetic overactivity detectable via daytime autonomic testing.
A 700,000-person study finds regular exercise—not just daily activity—is the key driver of better perceived sleep restfulness.
Researchers respond to peer critique of a study connecting genetic risk scores and perceived neighborhood disorder to sleep duration.
