Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests

A universal treatment that improves the mood, keeps the body healthy in its entirety, helps to lose weight and allows to reach higher levels of energy and productivity. Although it sounds unreal, this treatment exists, and is called sleep. “To live, to be healthy, to be well, you have to sleep properly. Sleep is a vital process in the most basic sense of the word,” Diego Golombek, a biologist, divulgator and Argentine scientist, explains. Sleepl…

What Does Sleep Have to Do With Aging? Everything.

Perhaps it’s because they’ve seen it all, but elderly people usually aren’t shy about making dark jokes. One of their stereotypical bits doubles as an explanation for why they wake up so early: They’re running out of time. But in truth, sleeping less as you age is not just about making it to water aerobics at the crack of dawn. It’s a well-documented biological phenomenon.  Studies show that sleep efficiency, REM sleep and slow-wave sleep can de…

A Common Sleeping Pill Could Reduce Buildup of Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Finds

There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring with gusto.

What Causes Night Terrors in Kids and How to Help Them Sleep Better

PARENTS/ GETTY IMAGESKey TakeawaysNight terrors are episodes of screaming, crying, or thrashing that usually occur two to three hours after falling asleep during a stage known as non-rapid eye movement or deep sleep.Night terrors are caused by genetics, obstructive sleep apnea, acid reflux, or sleep schedule irregularities. If your child experiences night terrors, do not wake them up—keep them safe by removing sharp objects and keeping them away…

Doctors Reveal Surprising Symptom That May Indicate Heart Disease Risk

Three experts explain how obstructive sleep apnea, an often-ignored cardiovascular risk factor, may affect your heart and treatment options.

Not spending enough time in the REM phase of deep sleep would speed up the deterioration of areas of the brain associated with Alzheimer's