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Mom opens your curtains before your alarm? Study says she’s right
Put your night owl tendencies aside and embrace the natural light to save your morning. Here's what you need to know.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:00 AM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Indians have a big sleep crisis: Survey shows how phone before bed delays sleep
Wakefit's survey shows disconcerting sleep trends and patterns. Here's everything you need to know about India's sleep behaviour.
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 12:58 PM IST
Breathing trouble at night? It could be sleep apnea, warns PGIMER, Chandigarh
On Saturday, the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) marked World Sleep Day by highlighting the dangers of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that impacts over a billion people worldwide
Published on Mar 16, 2025 08:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Can't sleep at night? Study shows link with ADHD
Sleep problems may also indicate mental health disorders like ADHD, making them an important indicator, per a new study.
Published on Jan 22, 2025 11:56 AM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Study reveals this ‘ironic’ food that could reduce risk of sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder where the breathing gets interrupted while sleeping. Obesity is one of the causes.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 04:33 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Does your body twitch as you fall asleep? Avoid these 3 habits before bedtime
The phenomenon known as a hypnic jerk is quite common and reduces our sleep quality. Sleep better and prevent it by avoiding these habits at night.
Published on Nov 09, 2024 01:16 PM IST
Co-sleeping influences sleep behaviour across ages
Co-sleeping practices vary widely across cultures and age, significantly affecting the sleep behaviour.
Published on Nov 08, 2024 12:08 PM IST
Poor sleep can age your brain by 3 years, reveals new study
A new study has uncovered a shocking connection between chronic sleep disturbances and accelerated brain ageing.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 11:23 AM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Overthinking keeps you up at night? New device to help with magnetic pulses
A new device from the University of Arizona targets insomniac overthinking with bursts of magnetic pulses to the brain.
Published on Nov 03, 2024 12:27 PM IST
HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey
Snoring spouse ruining your sleep? Doctor shares 5 tips to fix it
Snoring can be caused by various factors – with a healthy lifestyle with weight management and reduced allergies, snoring can be controlled.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 12:29 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das
Loneliness increases nightmares? Study finds a surprising link
Loneliness has multifaceted consequences, transcending emotional wellbeing, affecting physical health and increasing nightmares. Here's what you can do instead
Published on Aug 31, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Days too short to give time to yourself? All about ‘revenge procrastination'
It's a common practice to carve out personal time from your sleep hours to make room for ‘me time.' Why sleep when you can have more time?
Published on Aug 19, 2024 08:00 PM IST
Adrija Dey, New Delhi
Lack of sleep in children linked to risk of psychosis in adulthood, study finds
A research analysing children from age 6 months to 7 years, found that those who sleep fewer hours are likely to develop a psychotic disorder in early adulthood
Published on May 11, 2024 02:03 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
World Sleep Day 2024: Date, theme, history and significance of the day
World Sleep Day promotes awareness of the importance of healthy sleep habits for overall well-being. From theme to history, check out all the details inside.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
Snoring could be sign of sleep apnea, warn Ludhiana health experts
Sleep apnea is a prevalent condition wherein breathing halts and restarts numerous times during sleep, hindering the body’s ability to receive sufficient oxygen, hampering its productivity
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 06:36 AM IST
Dinkle Popli, Ludhiana
Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of physical activity: Study
The study explores how physical activity can help in reducing cognitive decline, but lack of sleep can lessen that impact.
Published on Jul 07, 2023 12:31 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
International Yoga Day 2023: Yoga asanas to manage sleep disorders
Yoga can help improve sleep quality by easing stress and relaxing the body and mind to prepare better for rest. Here are Yoga poses to try for sleeping better.
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 09:20 AM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Evening brief: Hyderabad student reportedly stabbed to death in London
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on Jun 14, 2023 05:05 PM IST
Adults with regular, healthy sleep schedule have lower risk of death: Study
The study emphasises on the need of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule to lower the risk of death.
Published on Jun 06, 2023 09:36 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
Simple daily things to do to get better and deeper sleep
Getting better and deeper sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being. Here are some simple habits to add to your daily routine to achieve restful sleep
Published on May 17, 2023 07:12 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Optimal treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness: Research
The study shows that medicine solriamfetol is one of the most effective treatmentfor people with excessive daytime sleepiness and with obstructive sleep apnea.
Published on May 10, 2023 12:09 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Hamilton
Sleep spindles can reduce anxiety in people with PTSD: Study
The study states that small bursts of brain activity can help regulate anxiety in people suffering from PTSD.
Published on May 04, 2023 03:37 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
Understanding the link between dementia and sleep disturbance in dogs
Researchers from North Carolina State University found that dogs with dementia experience similar sleep disruptions as humans with dementia.
Published on Apr 29, 2023 11:53 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington
Tips to reset your disrupted circadian rhythm to improve your sleep cycle
Dysfunctional circadian rhythm can result in metabolic syndrome, cancer, altered health span and accelerated ageing but a better sleep-wake cycle can prevent it
Published on Apr 25, 2023 04:40 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Air pollution, heat linked to lower sleep quality, says research
The research finds that a quickly changing environment due to growing urbanisation and climate change seems to have made it harder to get a good night's sleep.
Published on Apr 19, 2023 01:37 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Lung health is affected by irregular sleep patterns: Study
According to a study, irregular sleep habits affect the body's circadian clock and have been related to problems with lung health.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 03:44 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington
Disrupted rhythms of rest contribute to schizophrenia spectrum disorder symptoms
The study pointed out the patterns of sleep irregularities in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder.
Published on Apr 15, 2023 09:43 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Pittsburgh
Get rid of these 5 everyday habits that are making you sick
Here are lifestyle mistakes we all may be guilty of committing. Getting rid of these harmful habits can improve our health dramatically.
Published on Apr 12, 2023 11:10 AM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Amount of sleep, snoring, sleep apnea linked to higher risk of stroke: Study
The study states that there is an association between sleep issues and the risk of stroke, including less or more sleep and sleep apnea.
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 11:55 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
Sleep disturbances can worsen diabetes symptoms. Here are tips to improve sleep
Diabetics are mostly diagnosed with insomnia or sleep apnea that makes their situations more difficult. Here's how to improve sleep cycle for diabetes patients
Published on Apr 03, 2023 03:07 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi