Your brain might be behind that afternoon slump—it could be more than just a case of the sleepies. Scientists have discovered that excessive daytime drowsiness could actually be your brain waving some ...

Here’s another reason to maintain good sleep. A 3-year study of more than 400 elderly people suggests a tie between excessive daytime sleepiness and dementia. KERA’s Sam Baker discussed this with Dr.

Nearly three-in-four U.S. adults (72%) say that sleepiness sometimes, often or always affects their daily activities. Adults aged 25-34 are the most likely age group (78%) to report sleepiness ...

Most Americans are negatively impacted by daytime sleepiness in at least one area of their life, according to a new study. More than half of respondents (54 percent) to an American Academy of Sleep ...

Older adults who experience excessive drowsiness during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a new study finds.

More than half of American adults say they don't get enough sleep, a new survey shows Sleepiness is taking a toll on their work and their relationships It also affects drivers' responses on the road ...

Older adults who are sleepy during the day or aren’t enthused about activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, a new study finds. Symptoms of ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) --Experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness as an older adult can spell dire consequences that ultimately may lead to full-blown dementia, according to a new study funded by the ...

And it is time now for science news roundup from Short Wave. That is NPR's science podcast. I am joined this week by Emily Kwong. Hi there. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi. KELLY: And Hannah Chinn - hey to ...

Teenagers who self-report feeling drowsy mid-afternoon also tend to exhibit more anti-social behavior such as lying, cheating, stealing and fighting. Now, research from the University of Pennsylvania ...

NPR's Hannah Chinn and Emily Kwong talk about the microbes behind great-tasting chocolate, possible reasons for daytime drowsiness, and a curious observation about the poop of seabirds. And it is time ...