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Sleep Disorders

Inside the brain’s night shift: Sleep research on biological ‘wash cycle’ shows promise

Asian woman sleep well from good sleep on weekend morning, takes some rest, enjoy relax in comfortable bedroom at home window, happy lazy day, enjoy work life ba
Asian woman sleep well from good sleep on weekend morning, takes some rest, enjoy relax in comfortable bedroom at home window, happy lazy day, enjoy work life ba

Insomnia woes: Learn what could help, and what could hurt, with getting a good night’s sleep

Many people complain about having insomnia, but few realise that there are different types of insomniacs.
Many people complain about having insomnia, but few realise that there are different types of insomniacs.

Apple watches help patients monitor a common heart disorder

Apple watches are proving useful in screening for the common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, two studies say.
Apple watches are proving useful in screening for the common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, two studies say.

The political weaponisation of sleep

US President Donald Trump appeared to be fighting sleep during a cabinet meeting in December, closing his eyes and at times seeming to nod off.
US President Donald Trump appeared to be fighting sleep during a cabinet meeting in December, closing his eyes and at times seeming to nod off.

REM sleep: The kind of rest essential for a healthy brain

Two particular phases of sleep in one's nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health.
Two particular phases of sleep in one's nightly routine seem to play outsize roles in cognitive health.

Having a smartphone before age 12 could pose health risks to children, study says

The younger that children under 12 were when they got their first smartphones, the study found, the greater their risk of obesity and poor sleep.
The younger that children under 12 were when they got their first smartphones, the study found, the greater their risk of obesity and poor sleep.

Malaysia faces renewed calls to rewind the clock, 40 years after shifting to UTC+8

While Kuala Lumpur and Singapore sit on similar longitudes as Bangkok and Jakarta, both operate an hour ahead.
While Kuala Lumpur and Singapore sit on similar longitudes as Bangkok and Jakarta, both operate an hour ahead.

Is melatonin bad for your heart? Here’s what to know

Melatonin supplements, like the pictured gummies, may not be free of health risks.
Melatonin supplements, like the pictured gummies, may not be free of health risks.

Health Check Podcast

Boys with nine hours of sleep are less likely to grow fat

Boys who slept nine hours or more every night had a lower obesity risk and less dangerous fat.
Boys who slept nine hours or more every night had a lower obesity risk and less dangerous fat.

Having trouble sleeping? Here’s when you should see a doctor

Sleep aids can include sleeping masks and pills. But warning signs such as not being able to stay asleep may be reason to see a doctor about the condition.
Sleep aids can include sleeping masks and pills. But warning signs such as not being able to stay asleep may be reason to see a doctor about the condition.

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