Can sleeping only 30 minutes a day ‘double’ your life? – Firstpost

Can sleeping only 30 minutes a day ‘double’ your life? – Firstpost

It is widely believed that a minimum sleep of around six to eight hours is essential for overall health. However, a man in Japan, who has only slept for 30 minutes a day for more than a decade, is defying this notion. The reason behind his minimal sleep routine is improving work efficiency and to … Read more

What is the condition, can it be fatal? – Firstpost

What is the condition, can it be fatal? – Firstpost

Apple on Monday introduced the latest generation of its popular watch — the Apple Watch Series 10 — at “Its Glowtime” event at Apple Park, California. One of the Apple Watch Series 10’s most notable features is its ability to inform users for the first time about sleep apnea, a serious health problem that affects … Read more

What’s the no-sleep challenge? How safe is it? – Firstpost

What’s the no-sleep challenge? How safe is it? – Firstpost

Sleep deprivation can be acute or chronic. Acute deprivation can happen over a day or two. Many studies have shown too little sleep is associated with an increased risk of death read more Most of us will be all too familiar with that dopey, groggy feeling of being tired after a restless night. Some social … Read more

Does poor sleep make your brain age faster? – Firstpost

Does poor sleep make your brain age faster? – Firstpost

Sleep is good for our overall health. A lack of quality sleep has numerous side effects, such as difficulty in concentration, low motivation, increased appetite, fatigue and more. However, a new study has found poor sleep quality in early middle age could also be linked to signs of faster brain ageing later in life. Here’s how. … Read more