Chronically Short Sleep May Lead to Weight Gain in Adults With Heart Risks
For adults with elevated cardiometabolic risk who usually slept for at least 7 hours per night, body weight increased by 1 lb over 6 weeks when they lost 1.5 hours…
How to stop snoring ruining your sleep
Snoring happens when air struggles to move freely through your nose, mouth, or throat during sleep, causing the soft tissues in your upper airway to vibrate and create the familiar…
Receipt of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Among Rural Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Excess Weight
Abstract Rationale: Successful weight loss is difficult for those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and gaps in weight management care are more pronounced in rural areas. Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists…
Why can’t I sleep? 12 common causes and what to do
Around one in five adults experience insomnia or significant sleep problems at any given time.1 But the good news is that for the vast majority of people, not being able…
How Sleep Works – Sleep Phases and Stages
During REM sleep, your eyes twitch and your brain is active. Brain activity measured during REM sleep is similar to your brain’s activity during waking hours. Dreaming usually happens during…
Environmental Factor – January 2025: Sleep health and our environment: a conversation with Chandra Jackson
Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image courtesy of NIEHS) When it comes to health and well-being, sleep often doesn’t get the attention it deserves, in…
