Light sleep is the beginning of your sleep cycle and your body's way of winding down. Breathing, heart rate and muscle changes prepare your body for the deeper sleep to come. Light sleep is broken ...
High blood pressure is a rare health issue among teens, but U.S. case numbers are creeping upwards. Now, research published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, shows that ...
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20 fun facts about sleep

Sleep is something we all do every day, yet it’s surprisingly complex and full of mystery. While it may feel like nothing ...
Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, according to a study. Adolescents who meet the ...
Beyond disrupting sleep, untreated OSA is linked to serious health risks, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and metabolic disorders. That’s why early recognition isn’t just about ...
RBD is marked by loss of REM sleep atonia, leading to physical dream enactment. Polysomnography is essential to confirm RBD and rule out other disorders. Idiopathic RBD is a strong predictor of ...