Sleep

Sleep is an incredibly important biological function with a huge impact on many systems throughout the body. Here's the latest in sleep-related research and technology.

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The way you sleep has ties to 80 different diseases

An analysis of nearly 100,000 people has found that those who get too little sleep each night face an increased risk of dozens of diseases. So when are we going to start taking sleep seriously when it comes to our long-term health and lifespan?
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Daylight saving could affect your risk of developing eye disease

Following studies suggesting sleep disruptions may put us at greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new investigation has found evidence of a jump in retinal vascular diseases in the wake of daylight saving changes.
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Weight loss is tied to earlier bedtime, not the hours spent asleep

Whether it's four or eight hours, how much we sleep each night has become a focus of not just researchers but anyone looking to optimize their long-term health. However, a new study suggests we might be focusing on the wrong part of the clock.