Reduced slow wave sleep (SWS) is a powerful predictor for developing high blood pressure in older men, according to new research in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association… SWS, one of the deeper stages of sleep, is characterized by non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) from which it’s difficult to awak…

A signaling system in the brain previously shown to regulate sleep is also responsible for inducing lethargy during illness, according to research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The research implies that a new class of drugs developed to treat sleep disorders can re…

Considering the endless tossing and turning I did last night, it’s funny that a coworker should send me this Wall Street Journal story about sleep patterns in men and women. Apparently women, on the whole, sleep more deeply than men and wake up fewer times throughout the course of the night. But more men report [...]

Lots of African American moms put soft bedding such as pillows and blankets where babies sleep, despite warnings that the cushioning increases the risk of infant death, according to a new study. That’s because many parents are under the impression that a soft sleeping environment means the baby will be more comfortable …

There are 28 accredited Sleep Centers in Connecticut that evaluate, diagnose and treat sleep disorders – yet many people continue to live with sleep deprivation. Fifty to 70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders and intermittent sleep problems, according to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Researc…