Sleep News

Sleep apnoea tied to cancer deaths

Sleep-disordered breathing, commonly known as sleep apnoea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study.

1 in 3 people have sleepwalked

Although only a handful of people sleepwalk every year, a new study suggests close to one-third may do it at some point in their lives.

Social jetlag a real health hazard

Social jetlag is a syndrome related to the mismatch between the body's internal clock and the realities of our daily schedules and it could be contributing to the surge of obesity.

Sleep secrets

The Sleep Expert answers important questions about insomnia, Restless Leg syndrome, snoring, sleep apnoea and other conditions that are keeping people awake.

Sleep disorders: dark side

For most people a bad night’s sleep can be traced to a last late espresso, too much Internet or the neighbour’s dog barking for hours.

Insomnia takes toll on tinnitus

For the more than 36 million people plagued by tinnitus, insomnia can make things worse.

Bad sleep ups obesity risk

A study says that too little sleep or sleep patterns that are inconsistent with our body's "internal biological clock" may lead to increased risk of diabetes and obesity.

Depression linked with sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea and other symptoms are associated with probable major depression, regardless of factors like weight, age, sex or race.

Sleep disturbances hurt memory

Sleep disturbance negatively impacts the memory consolidation and enhancement that usually occurs with a good night's sleep.

Sleep apnoea ups risk of delirium

An anecdotal observation of a possible link between sleep apnoea and post-surgical delirium has been measured and confirmed by a team of researchers.