For most, the time spent staring at screens — on computers, phones, iPads — constitutes many hours and can often
Why screen time can disrupt sleep: Scientists uncover how certain retinal cells respond to artificial illumination
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Losing just six hours of sleep could increase diabetes risk, study finds: Sleep deprivation alters liver metabolism and fat content
Losing a single night’s sleep may affect the liver’s ability to produce glucose and process insulin, increasing the risk of
First ever study of serious case reviews of sudden unexpected infant deaths conducted: Domestic violence, mental health problems and substance misuse highlighted as factors
For the first time in England a study has been conducted of official investigations of unexpected infant deaths. The research
How a single binge drinking episode affects gene that regulates sleep: Discovery explains alcohol’s link to brain activity, sleep disturbances
One in six U.S. adults binge drinks at least four times a month, according to the Centers for Disease Control
NFL teams play better during night games thanks to circadian advantages: New data analysis demonstrates fewer mental errors at night compared to afternoon games
Pilot data from a recent study suggest that NFL teams have better performance during night games versus afternoon games due
Napping can help tired teens’ performance in school: Researchers found that regular mid-day naps can help adolescents overcome lack of sleep
A University of Delaware researcher investigated the relationship between midday-napping behaviors and neurocognitive function in early adolescents and found some
Let it go: Mental breaks after work improve sleep: Repetitive thoughts on rude behavior at work results in insomnia
If you’ve had a bad day at work thanks to rude colleagues, doing something fun and relaxing after you punch
Drowsy driving in the ridesharing industry is a public safety risk: Ridesharing industry must address fatigue and sleepiness among drivers
A position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) concludes that fatigue and sleepiness are inherent safety risks
Sleep deficiency increases risk of a motor vehicle crash: Study finds that sleep deficiency due to either sleep apnea or insufficient sleep duration is strongly associated with motor vehicle crashes, regardless of one’s self-reported sleepiness level
Excessive sleepiness can cause cognitive impairments and put individuals at a higher risk of motor vehicle crash. However, the perception