Better sleep is good news for inflammation, a large genetic study finds
A large genetic study found stronger evidence that poor sleep pushes inflammation up than the reverse. A steady wake-up time is an easy place to start this week.
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Six quick questions show how your sleep is doing, and they work
A six-question check called Ru-SATED 4.0 proved reliable in 2,000 US adults. You can answer it in minutes today and pick one thing to improve this week.
Starting later can help night owls get more sleep and do their best
In a randomized study of first-year medical students, night owls who started class at 10:00 a.m. slept longer and scored like natural early birds. If your clock runs late, you're not lazy.
Feeling good after waking beats night-owl sleep timing for mental health
A review of 20 studies found that feeling good soon after waking went with better mental health, while being a night owl showed weaker links. Here is an easy way to check…
Spend some time outdoors this winter: light, sleep and mood go together
A study of 422 young Australians found that winter mood dips came with less activity and a narrow daily window of light. Getting outside during the day gives you both, and you…
A weekly shot cut breathing pauses during sleep in adults with sleep apnea
In two large trials, an experimental weekly shot called retatrutide cut breathing pauses during sleep by up to 34.3 events per hour. It is not available yet, but a good night's rest…
A sleep study’s heart recording can flag heart risk 10 years ahead
An AI reading the heart recording already made during overnight sleep studies predicted heart problems up to 10 years ahead. If you've had a sleep test, the data is already there.
Morning grogginess is a clue to falls in older adults, and it’s easy to act on
In 392 older adults, strong grogginess after waking went with about double the chance of repeated falls. A night light and a slow, seated start to the morning are easy to try.
Waking at night to pee is linked to mood, and sleep may be the bridge
A study of 4,162 US adults found that more bathroom trips at night went along with more depressive symptoms, and sleep quality may explain part of it. The causes are often treatable.
What the midnight sun shows about sleep, light and seizures
A review of studies from the Arctic and Antarctic found that sunlight shapes how long and how well people sleep. The lesson reaches well beyond the poles, and it is easy to…
After a night without sleep, you notice fewer of your own mistakes
In a new experiment, people who skipped a night of sleep made more errors and caught fewer of them. A quick second look at important work is an easy way to cover…
Kicking in your sleep is common, and a large study shows what it goes with
A study of 481,857 adults found that periodic leg movements during sleep go along with anemia, insomnia, low mood and high blood sugar. If a partner notices your kicks, a simple talk…