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Most of us judge a night’s rest by how long we slept. However, studies confirm that the position in which you sleep also plays a significant role in human health – especially for your stomach and your heart. Body position changes the path of acid in your esophagus, the way your lungs and diaphragm move, and even the balance of …

Scientists have discovered the brain’s own waste-clearing network, known as the glymphatic system, which seems most active while we sleep. Credit: Shutterstock Sleep may enhance the brain’s ability to remove harmful waste. Poor or disrupted sleep could raise dementia risk. The brain possesses its own system for removing waste, known as the glymphatic system, which is believed to become more …

Apple today released watchOS 26, the newest version of the watchOS operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. ‌watchOS 26‌ is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2 and later. You’ll also need an iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26. ‌watchOS 26‌ can be downloaded for free …

Microgen Images/Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF The latest health craze to hit social media: magnesium lotion. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for a number of functions. It has long been thought to help with sleep when taken as an oral supplement, though there is little scientific evidence to back up that claim. Influencers now promote magnesium …

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, testify during the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing titled “Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation,” in Hart building on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images In a sweeping interview last week, OpenAI CEO …

When you’re thinking about what can impact your sleep and lead to issues with it, your gut health probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. But a recent study has discovered that certain types of gut bacteria are associated with the risk of insomnia, with one class of gut bacteria in particular strongly linked to an increased risk. …

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — James Collins, a 29-year-old hospital administrator from Travis, couldn’t understand what was causing his chronic fatigue. “Even just sitting down on the couch was a no-go,” he said. “I would fall right asleep.” Concerned his snoring might be a clue, his wife, Bianca, used her cellphone to record episodes of James “gasping for air” while napping …

This matters even if you’re naturally an early riser (Photo: Man sleeping: CSA Images/Getty; Design: Ayana Underwood/Canva) Published September 12, 2025 03:00AM We all know that sleep is essential for good health; however, recent research suggests that quality sleep and athletic performance begin with the proper bedtime. The study, published in June of this year in the journal Proceedings of …

A Massive New Study of 88,000 People Says This Is What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep  Inc.com This Sleep Pattern Is Linked To 172 Diseases (& 5 Ways To Sleep Deeper)  MindBodyGreen Poor Sleep Could Be Linked to 172 Different Diseases, Study Finds  Men’s Fitness Source link

Pictured, different steps of the night sleep cycle. Most dreaming occurs during REM sleep (marked in red) although some can also occur in non-REM sleep Sleep is generally separated in four stages. The first three of these are known as ‘non rapid eye movement’ or NREM sleep. The last stage is known as rapid eye movement or REM sleep.  A typical …