Changes in sleep are a natural part of aging. Many older adults cope with problems such as insomnia, apnea, restless legs and changes in their body’s internal rhythms. Co-occurring disorders and side ...

It’s not a secret that sleep can get more difficult with age — research suggests that up to half of older adults complain of ...

Older adults with cognitive frailty – a condition combining physical weakness and mental decline – face sleep problems that may seriously affect their health and quality of life, according to new ...

Disrupted sleep in your 30s and 40s can lead to cognitive problems in later life, scientists say. As of 2014, an estimated 5 million American adults over 65 were living with dementia, according to the ...

"Nobody likes to wake up at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning," but that's exactly when some older adults find their eyes opening, said Brienne Miner, MD, an assistant professor at the Yale School of ...

Lately, my work schedule has meant I’ve been burning the midnight oil at both ends. And, yes, my mixed metaphor was intentional. Because after several late worknights in a row, I was making mistakes ...

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) added to tai chi chuan exercise improved sleep and cognition in older adults who had both sleep disorders and mild cognitive impairment, a ...

Adults with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are significantly more likely to experience sleep disturbances than those without GI conditions, a new study involving more than 10,000 individuals has found ...

Clear overview of sleep disorders, covering how they differ, why they occur, common signs, and when ongoing sleep issues may ...

So if insomnia drives more debilitating ADHD symptoms, and sleep disorders are a common problem for adults with ADHD, it presents a bit of a chicken-and-egg conundrum. However, the good news is that ...

Sleeping five hours for one night might lead to short-term cognitive changes, but making it a habit can have serious health effects. Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health, but many ...