Sleeplessness

Health news

Staying up late on the weekends could make your sleep apnoea worse

Researchers have dubbed the spike in sleep disturbances over the weekend, when people stay up late and sleep in more, “social apnoea”.

13/08/2025

Health news

Can’t sleep? Your gut health may be partly to blame, study finds

The study suggests that certain bacteria found in the gut could actually cause insomnia.

13/08/2025

wellbeing

Top tips to help your teenager ditch tech and get better sleep

Experts recommend trying a tech-free bedtime routine and making sure teens know the consequences of poor sleep.

16/04/2025

Health news

Sleeping in on weekends may lower risk of heart disease, study finds

A recent study found that people who slept extra hours on weekends were up to 20 per cent less likely to develop heart disease compared to those who didn’t.

30/08/2024

Lifestyle

Why a 'sleep divorce' could fix your relationship

Snoring, temperature variations, cover stealers, and tossing and turning often lead to partners sleeping separately. But this is not necessarily a bad thing.

13/07/2024

Health news

Can pink noise enhance deep sleep and memory recall?

Thousands of people listen to coloured sounds on platforms like YouTube and through meditation apps.

21/05/2024

Residences

World Sleep Day: Get an amazing night’s sleep at these hotels

‘Sleep tourism’ is on the rise and travellers are increasingly focusing their holidays on getting some quality shut eye.

15/03/2024

wellbeing

Disrupted sleep in midlife linked to memory, thinking problems

Interruptions to your sleep have been linked to cognitive problems later in life, according to a new study.

03/01/2024

wellbeing

Sleepless nights sap joy and increase anxiety, major study reveals

Just losing an hour or two of sleep can negatively impact your emotions, researchers found in a new analysis of 50 years of data.

22/12/2023

Health news

Feeling tired? Here's how much sleep people are getting in Europe

Slovakia ranks as the most-rested country in Europe, while Greece is the worst. So how does your country stack up when it comes to sleep and being rested?

12/08/2023

Health news

You can’t make up for lack of sleep over the weekend - study

A new study shows that heart rate and blood pressure also worsen over the week if you sleep just five hours per night.

10/08/2023

Earth News

German workers need a siesta to cope with heatwaves, doctors say

Germans should emulate southern Europeans' siesta as temperatures rise, a public health group has said.

19/07/2023

Health news

The perfect power nap? Short and not in bed, Spanish study finds

Long naps are associated with a higher risk of obesity, and shorters ones with reduced risk of high blood pressure.

18/06/2023

Climate

Sleepless night? Climate change could be to blame, research shows

A new study examines the damaging impact of global warming on sleep.

22/05/2023

Health news

What music helps you sleep? For many, it’s Billie Eilish and BTS

Researchers pored over Spotify sleep-related playlists to determine which songs users turn to for a good night's sleep.

20/01/2023

Health news

Could this 'brain band' improve your sleep, focus and relaxation?

The FRENZ Brainband by Earable Neuroscience is designed to help you sleep better at night, wake you up at the best time so you don’t feel groggy, and help you focus during the day.

06/01/2023