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Small improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet can significantly extend lifespan, studies published in The Lancet show. Even a few extra minutes of sleep, walking or reduced sitting time can lower death risk and improve population health.

For an elderly person of Pallickal village, a good night's sleep was proving to be impossible as his neighbour’s rooster would start crowing at 3 am

The study led by scientists at the University of Cambridge found that physical activity increases initially and later drops down significantly.

The study emphasizes the importance of maintaining stable, adequate sleep for healthy aging. "The findings highlight the need to monitor changes in sleep duration in middle-aged and older adults," the researchers stated in their paper published in BMC Public Health. The team analyzed 3,306 participants who were free of major chronic diseases in 2011 and aged 60 or older by 2020.

Previous studies have indicated that "forever chemicals" have contaminated water, food, and individuals through various products, including Teflon pans, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, and food packaging. Additionally, research has highlighted their association with cancers of the breast, ovary, skin, and uterus in women, among other health issues.

Dr. Sudhir Kumar from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, stated on X that inadequate sleep can lead to problems such as poor attention, focus, concentration, and memory.

Sharing a compelling message, Dr. Sudhir Kumar of Apollo Hospitals claims that losing one hour of sleep can have a huge effect, taking days to fully recover.

A single mattress can harbour millions of dust mites, and a single dust mite, on average, produces about 20 faecal droppings a day. While dust mites themselves do not trigger allergies, the allergens and proteins in their faecal droppings can trigger allergies.

University of Portsmouth study investigates impact of sleep, oxygen levels, and exercise on mental task performance.

A persistent, mild lack of sleep over time may increase the likelihood of developing heart disease in the future.

The findings, presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2023 in Berlin, Germany, showed that the sleep disturbances were found to have broader implications on patients' quality of life.

This small brain nucleus, the size of a 2cm-long spaghetti, is located at the base of the brain (in the brainstem).

Sleep bruxism is defined as a masticatory muscle activity during sleep that is characterised as rhythmic (phasic) or non-rhythmic (tonic) and is not a movement disorder or a sleep disorder in otherwise healthy individuals.

According to a new study from the University of Georgia's Youth Development Institute, obtaining adequate sleep can help children cope with the consequences of stressful surroundings

According to a new study from the University of Georgia's Youth Development Institute, obtaining adequate sleep can help children cope with the consequences of stressful surroundings

In the study, published in Cell Metabolism, mice that were fed on a time-restricted schedule showed improvements in memory and reduced accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain.

Prior studies have demonstrated that working in shifts disrupts the body clock and can elevate the risk of weight gain, heart issues, and diabetes.

Sweating during sleep can be a source of major discomfort and prevent you from having a good night’s sleep. Here's the ideal temperature.

The study adds to our understanding of how circadian disruptions affect female fertility and may potentially aid in the development of prophylactic strategies for women who work irregular hours.

The study found that 62 per cent of Covid patients had sleep disruption, which was likely to persist for at least 12 months.