Archive: April 2011

Sleep loss leads to greater appetite

College students are no strangers to burning midnight oil. The only problem is many are unaware of the health risks

Experts have explained over and over again the importance of getting at least seven hours of sleep each night in

New research is looking into the possible effects of sleep loss on the decision-making process of people. Study co-author, National

Pharmac, New Zealand’s only agency under government which purchases drugs, has announced plans to invest money in another drug to

According to scientists, there are two main types of snorers – those who only snore when they’re sleeping flat on

What was expected to be a routine sleep study has now become the center of attention in a possible homicide

Humans are naturally day creatures. However, society demands that that people go to work at night working long shifts, and

Not many people know the difference between taking a nap for 15 minutes and going on a brisk walk in

Nurses can go up to 24 hours without any sleep due to the nature of their job. A new study

The Federal Aviation Adminstration is looking into eliminating incidents of air traffic controllers sleep while on duty. The agency, as

New research is looking into the

Pharmac, New Zealand’s only agency under

According to scientists, there are two

What was expected to be a

Humans are naturally day creatures. However,