Magnesium May Help Sleep, But Only If You Don't Have Diabetes
Researchers followed Puerto Rican adults for about 6 years to see if magnesium—a mineral found in foods like nuts and leafy greens—could help with sleep …
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Why Your Body's Sleep Clock Matters as You Age
As we get older, our bodies produce less melatonin—a natural chemical that helps us sleep and protects our cells. This review explains how melatonin works in …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diabetes App Helps People Sleep Better and Feel Less Stressed
Researchers tested a smartphone app designed to help people with type 2 diabetes eat fewer carbohydrates. Nearly 100 people in Australia used the app for three …
Read MoreYour Weight and Food Choices May Affect Your Sleep Quality
Researchers studied over 5,000 people to understand what causes sleep problems. They found that body weight and the types of food people eat—especially foods …
Read MoreWhen You Eat Matters: How Meal Timing Affects Your Sleep and Happiness
A large study of over 3,400 people found that when you eat during the day can significantly affect how well you sleep and how you feel overall. Researchers …
Read MoreWhy Heavy Drinkers Need to Watch Their Sleep and Mood
Researchers studied over 2,200 heavy drinkers to understand how depression and sleep problems affect their health and lifespan. They found that people who …
Read MoreLosing Weight Can Help You Sleep Better If You Have Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition where people stop breathing briefly during sleep, and it's often caused by extra weight. Doctors from Korea created new guidelines …
Read MoreHow Ramadan Fasting Changes Women's Bodies and Sleep
Researchers followed female college students during Ramadan, a month-long religious fasting period, to see how it affected their eating habits, body shape, …
Read MoreWhy Your Phone Before Bed Ruins Your Sleep (And How to Fix It)
Researchers at a Saudi Arabian university surveyed 1,564 college students to understand what affects their sleep quality. They found that using your smartphone …
Read MoreNight Shift Work May Change Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied 240 people to see if working night shifts affects the helpful bacteria living in your stomach and intestines. They found that night shift …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Help You Sleep Better and Feel Less Stressed
A large study of over 11,000 American adults found that people who eat healthier diets are less likely to experience a condition called circadian syndrome—a …
Read MoreHow Food, Exercise, and Sleep Work Together for Healthy Teens
Researchers studied over 1,200 students in China to understand how eating well, exercising, and getting good sleep affect their overall health habits. They …
Read MoreCan Flaxseed Help Reduce Migraine Pain and Sleep Problems?
Researchers tested whether eating flaxseed powder could help people with migraines feel better. Sixty-eight people with migraines either ate flaxseed or a …
Read MoreVitamin D Deficiency Linked to Nighttime Bathroom Trips
Researchers analyzed 17 studies involving thousands of people to understand the connection between vitamin D levels and nighttime urination problems. They …
Read MoreDoes Better Sleep Help You Maintain a Healthy Weight?
Researchers at Jimma University wanted to understand if how well people sleep is connected to their weight. They surveyed university staff members about their …
Read MoreWhy Better Sleep Might Help You Stay at a Healthy Weight
Researchers at Jimma University in Ethiopia studied 427 teachers and professors to understand how sleep quality connects to body weight. They found that about …
Read MoreYoung Men's Testosterone Linked to Exercise, Sleep, and Soda Habits
A new study of 50 young men aged 18-22 found that their testosterone levels—an important male hormone—are strongly influenced by everyday lifestyle choices …
Read MoreSleep, Exercise, and Healthy Eating: Your Secret to Feeling Better
Researchers studied over 2,000 young adults to understand what makes people feel happier and more satisfied with life. They looked at three main habits: how …
Read MoreWhy Some College Students Struggle to Focus: A Palestinian Study
Researchers at a Palestinian university wanted to understand how many college students have trouble focusing and staying still—symptoms of ADHD. They surveyed …
Read MoreExercise and Sleep Help Older Adults with Diabetes Keep Muscle
Researchers studied 65 older Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes to understand why some lose muscle mass (a condition called sarcopenia) while others don't. …
Read More6 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Protect Women's Hearts
A new review shows that six key lifestyle habits—exercise, healthy eating, good sleep, stress management, strong relationships, and avoiding harmful …
Read MoreExercise and Sleep Both Fight High Blood Pressure—But Separately
Researchers studied over 18,000 American adults to understand how exercise and sleep problems affect blood pressure. They found that people with sleep …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Your Sleep If You Have High Cholesterol
A new study found that people with high cholesterol who eat inflammatory foods (like processed snacks and sugary items) may have more trouble sleeping. The …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Help Women Sleep Better
Researchers studied nearly 94,000 women after menopause to see if eating healthy foods could help them sleep better. They looked at two popular healthy eating …
Read MoreCan Yoga Nidra Help Medical Students Sleep Better?
Medical students often struggle with sleep because of stress and heavy workloads. Researchers in India are testing whether a simple 12-minute relaxation …
Read MoreMoving to a New City: How Family Affects Your Health and Happiness
When people move from rural areas to cities in China for work, their health and happiness can be affected in important ways. Researchers surveyed 935 people …
Read MoreWhy Long-Term Pain Makes Sleep Harder: What Science Found
Researchers studied over 1,100 people to understand how pain affects sleep. They discovered that people dealing with chronic pain (pain lasting months or …
Read MoreDate Seeds May Help Diabetes Patients Feel Less Anxious and Sleep Better
Researchers tested whether a powder made from date seeds could help people with type 2 diabetes feel better emotionally and sleep more soundly. In an 8-week …
Read MoreDoes Eating Healthy Help You Sleep Better? What Science Found
Researchers wanted to know if eating a healthier diet helps college women sleep better at night. They looked at what over 300 female students ate and how well …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Sleep Hormone Levels
Researchers studied over 6,500 Chinese adults to understand how different eating patterns affect melatonin, the body's natural sleep hormone. They found that …
Read MoreThroat Exercises Don't Help Sleep Apnea as Much as Hoped
Researchers tested whether special throat exercises combined with neck stretches could help people with mild to moderate sleep apnea breathe better at night. …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects How Well You Sleep
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied over 1,000 adults to understand how their eating habits affect their sleep quality. They found that 77% of people in the …
Read MoreHow Daily Habits May Help Manage Parkinson's Disease
Scientists are discovering that everyday lifestyle choices—like exercise, eating well, managing stress, and getting good sleep—might help people with …
Read MoreHow Stress and Pain Affect Your Work Performance
A new study looked at 127 Spanish adults with chronic pain to understand how pain, stress, and lifestyle habits affect their ability to work. Researchers found …
Read MoreCan Kefir Help Kids with ADHD Sleep Better?
Researchers wanted to know if kefir, a fermented milk drink full of healthy bacteria, could help children with ADHD feel better and sleep more soundly. They …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Food Helps You Sleep Better
Researchers looked at nearly 200 studies to understand how the Mediterranean diet—a way of eating that includes lots of vegetables, fish, olive oil, and …
Read MoreCoffee Won't Ruin Your Sleep—Stress Will
A new study of nearly 400 active adults found that drinking coffee doesn't actually harm sleep quality like many people think. Instead, researchers discovered …
Read MoreNew Sleep Program Helps New Moms Lose Weight and Feel Better
Researchers talked to 20 new mothers about their biggest health challenges after having a baby. They found that sleep problems are the top issue these moms …
Read MoreSimple Habits Can Cut Stroke Risk in Half for Older Adults
Researchers studied over 17,000 older adults in China who have high blood pressure to see if healthy habits could protect them from stroke. They found that …
Read MoreWhy College Students' Sleep Quality Matters for Weight Gain
Researchers followed 115 college students over their first two years of college to see how sleep affects weight gain. They measured sleep patterns, sleep …
Read MoreBad Sleep Linked to Unhealthy Eating Habits in New Study
Researchers studied over 27,000 UK adults to understand how sleep affects eating habits. They found that people who sleep poorly or don't get enough sleep tend …
Read MoreNatural Tea Ingredient L-Theanine May Help You Sleep Better
Scientists reviewed 13 studies involving 550 people to see if L-theanine, a natural compound found in tea leaves, can improve sleep. They found that taking …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Sleep Apnea Patients in Mexico Study
Researchers in Mexico are planning a study to see if a Mediterranean-style diet adapted with Mexican foods can help people with sleep apnea improve their …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Levels May Make You More Likely to Snore at Night
Researchers in Sudan studied 238 adults and found that people who snore regularly had lower vitamin D levels in their blood compared to those who don't snore. …
Read MoreStomach Problems May Increase Your Risk of Getting Parkinson's Disease
A large study of over 500,000 people found that having digestive problems might increase your chances of developing Parkinson's disease by 43%. Researchers …
Read MoreChinese Herb May Help Brain Function After Poor Sleep
Scientists tested whether a traditional Chinese herb called Danshen could help rats think better after being sleep-deprived for 21 days. They found that rats …
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