Sleep apnea can result in daytime fatigue and irritability. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, defined as having frequent episodes of ...

Changes in sleep are a natural part of aging. Many older adults cope with problems such as insomnia, apnea, restless legs and changes in their body’s internal rhythms. Co-occurring disorders and side ...

Older adults with cognitive frailty – a condition combining physical weakness and mental decline – face sleep problems that may seriously affect their health and quality of life, according to new ...

"Nobody likes to wake up at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning," but that's exactly when some older adults find their eyes opening, said Brienne Miner, MD, an assistant professor at the Yale School of ...

Disrupted sleep in your 30s and 40s can lead to cognitive problems in later life, scientists say. As of 2014, an estimated 5 million American adults over 65 were living with dementia, according to the ...

Lately, my work schedule has meant I’ve been burning the midnight oil at both ends. And, yes, my mixed metaphor was intentional. Because after several late worknights in a row, I was making mistakes ...

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) added to tai chi chuan exercise improved sleep and cognition in older adults who had both sleep disorders and mild cognitive impairment, a ...

Ambient sounds or pink noise - often used to promote better patterns of sleeping - may in fact reduce restorative REM sleep.

Adults with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are significantly more likely to experience sleep disturbances than those without GI conditions, a new study involving more than 10,000 individuals has found ...

In a new study, regularly delaying bedtime was connected to increased risk of heart disease, especially for women. Here’s ...

25 to 37% of students and adults report attention problems or mind-wandering during tasks, with smartphone and internet use ...