Items Tagged with 'Sleep deprivation'

Using the weekend to make up for the sleep you missed during the week could help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, researchers say.

Late bedtimes and inadequate sleep may increase a young person’s risk of developing high blood pressure, results of a recent study show.

Night shift workers typically get one to four fewer hours of sleep a day than day shift workers, the American College of Chest Physicians says.

Hey, college students: Are you a fan of energy drinks? They may be messing with your sleep, a new study says.

Teens who play video games or text with their friends before bed may lose more sleep than those who choose television or other types of “passive” screen time.

Houston — Migrant roofing workers are more likely to experience poor sleep quality, which may put them at increased risk of injury, Rice University researchers say.

Bozeman, MT — Industries in which workers are prone to sleep loss should develop and adopt policies that prioritize sleep to ensure better daytime function and well-being, researchers say.

Ottawa, Ontario — Just 24 hours of sleep deprivation can significantly impact decision-making processes and may result in risky choices, researchers caution.

Air pollution, elevated temperature, and high levels of carbon dioxide and ambient noise may get in the way of a good night’s sleep, results of a recent study suggest.

Bloomington, IN — Repeatedly checking the clock while you’re trying to fall asleep can compound insomnia and lead to greater reliance on sleep aids, results of a recent study show.