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23 May 2022

Rise in temperature levels aka global warming is causing sleep loss: Study

Warmer-than-average temperatures eroded human sleep, "primarily by delaying when people fall asleep and by advancing when they wake up during hot weather".

07 Apr 2022

DNA: How did South Korea make so much progress in short time?

South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world. The economic condition here was very bad. The people of South Korea had to struggle with starvation. But today the situation has completely changed

25 Mar 2022

DNA: Are you owner or slave of your mobile phone?

According to a new report, 88 percent of people in India never forget to check their mobile phones before sleeping. Know how smartphone addiction is making a person its slave.

08 Feb 2022

Sleeping more reduces calorie intake, helps in weight loss: Study

"The current obesity epidemic, according to experts, is mostly explained by an increase in caloric intake, rather than lack of exercise," she said.

09 Nov 2021

Know why your body needs a good 8 hours of sleep every night

A sleep-deprived person often experiences a decline in cognitive function, poor memory Creating a nighttime routine that ensures that your mind and body are relaxed can be helpful in ensuring a good sleep

29 Aug 2021

Here's how to optimise stress, sleep and immunity

During sleep, cerebral spinal fluid runs through the brain to clear toxins and create new neural connections crucial for retaining information and slowing down aging The body has two forms of energy-burning -- glucose and ketones

29 Aug 2021

3 things you can do daily to lose body fat

Tweaking your food habits and incorporating essential macro and micronutrients can aid your fat-loss journey Your daily physical activity plays a huge role in your metabolism and fitness level

14 Jul 2021

Meet the 42-year-old who sleeps for nearly 300 days a year

Purkharam's family sought medical help when he slept excessively during the initial days of the condition At that time, he would reportedly sleep for 15 hours a day Over the years, the period of sleep increased by several hours and ultimately for several days.

04 Jun 2021

Why sleeping naked in sweltering summers may NOT be good for your health!

Experts believe that sleeping naked can worsen sleep during the summer season Some tips to ensure comfortable sleep include open the windows, opt for thin bedcovers and take a warm shower before sleeping Sleep improves memory, ensures a longer life and healthy weight, spurs creativity, sharpens attention, and lowers stress.

04 Apr 2021

Over 80% Delhi-NCR residents often feel sleepy during work: Study

The 2021 report reveals that 42 per cent of Gurugram residents complained about work keeping them up late at night. Last year, the corresponding number was 17 per cent. With remote working becoming the norm, almost 1 in 2 respondents from Delhi-NCR said that they worked night shifts this year, as opposed to almost 1 in 10 last year.

21 Mar 2021

Is 'mindless' scrolling on your phone getting in the way of your sleep?

Although a majority of Indians are aware that sleeping at 10 is an ideal time, they tend to give excuses when it comes to actually follow it.

25 Oct 2020

Your unwanted thoughts could be stemming from sleep deprivation: Study

The study also suggests that the onset of intrusive thoughts and emotional disturbances following bouts of poor sleep could create a vicious cycle.

02 Aug 2020

Study finds exposure to environmental chemicals distrupts sleep in menopause

Women who have trouble falling asleep are at greater risk of developing persistent depression that can lead to worse health outcomes, may require more medical care, and increase absenteeism.

Manisha Koirala

13 May 2020

Manisha Koirala: Pandemic has changed my sleep pattern

Reacting to her tweet, netizens offered her a few suggestions.

01 Mar 2020

Sufficient sleep helps teenagers deal with social stress, says study

Participants in the study wore an actigraphy watch, which tracked physical activities in one-minute intervals and determined their sleep-wake state, every day for two weeks.

29 Nov 2019

This startup will pay you Rs 1 lakh for 9 hours nap everyday

"Sleep on the job and get paid Rs 1 lakh. Think you can avoid binging on your favourite shows every night and just sleep for 9 hours instead? Then you could be the ideal candidate we are looking for!" Wakefit writes on its official website. Inviting applicants for the internship, the startup further explained to the people the nature of the job, skills required and the dress code.

05 Aug 2019

Google Fit now track users' sleep patterns: Report

Users can also add and edit their sleep history if companion apps aren't providing a complete picture of the downtime.

22 Jul 2019

Take hot bath 90 minutes before bedtime for super sleep

When scheduled one-two hours before bedtime, it can also hasten the speed of falling asleep by an average of 10 minutes.

11 Jun 2019

Here's how night owls can advance sleep timings by 2 hours

In an experiment with a small group of participants that spanned for three weeks, the group were asked to wake up two-three hours before regular wake up time and maximise outdoor light during the mornings.

05 Jun 2019

Good sleep cuts appetite for sweet, salty food

It is known that sleeping less than seven hours is associated with an increased cardio-metabolic risk heart disease risk and metabolic disorders but increasing the sleep duration can help reduce it, said lead author Rob Henst, Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.

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