Sleep

While playing Stardew Valley, you now occasionally receive a notification in the bottom left of the screen noting you have ‘new ideas to sleep on’. This is a recent addition with update 1.6, so it’s resulted in players questioning its meaning.  It’s actually remarkably simple — the ‘You’ve got some new ideas to sleep on’ notification shows up whenever you level up a skill, letting you know you’ve made progress before turning in for the night. Previously, you’d have to wait until the end of the day for a level increase,…

Researchers in Australia have developed a nasal spray that could lessen sleep apnea’s severity and decrease blood pressure, providing a new potential treatment for the widespread condition.Australian researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of sleep apnea in people and lower their blood pressure.The new research published in The Journal of Heart and Circulatory Physiology offers hope to millions of people around the world affected by sleep apnoea, a common and…

Sleep apnea can negatively impact health and well-being, but treatment is limited to poorly tolerated positive pressure masks (CPAP) and, in the worst cases, surgery. However, in a recent trial, a nasal spray showed promise as a treatment for the most common sleep-related breathing disorder.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the upper airway collapses during sleep, reducing or completely blocking airflow. It’s primarily caused by a combination of impaired throat anatomy and inadequate muscle function during sleep.…

Anker/ZDNETWhen Anker debuted its Soundcore Sleep A10 earbuds!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=;t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e); s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js');…

Jason Hiner/ZDNETDaylight savings has messed up our sleep schedules, and if you're anything like me, you'll do anything to regain your lost hours of sleep. That's in spite of the noise outside of your home, the partner snoring next to you, or your upstairs neighbor who plays their music loud late into the night. If you're looking to earn longer and better sleep without any of the middle-of-the-night wakeups, you should consider sleep earbuds. Also: The 60+ Amazon Big Spring Sale deals live nowThese Anker Soundcore…

Healthcare professionals, pilots, truck drivers and shift workers have likely all experienced sleep deprivation, which negatively affects performance, safety, and quality of life. Researchers have developed a blood test that can accurately detect whether someone has been awake for 24 hours or more.Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of road and workplace accidents occurring, which also increases the likelihood of serious injury or fatality to self and others. It's also been linked to disease. Lack of sleep is common…

Is ‘Bed Rotting’ Good or Bad for Your Sleep?“Bed rotting,” or staying in bed all day, has been touted as a self-care routine on TikTok, but it might actually make you feel worse. Here’s why that happens and how you can snap out of itBy Elana Spivack Credit: Mariia Borovkova/Getty ImagesThe grueling stretch between New Year’s Day and springtime can seem interminable. It’s tempting to spend the long, gray months in hibernation mode with a book or your phone while you await brighter days.Enter “bed rotting,” the Internet’s…

A study from the University of South Australia demonstrates the significant impact of daily physical activity on sleep quality. Engaging in moderate to vigorous exercise leads to better sleep, less tiredness, and reduced sleep disturbances, offering a straightforward strategy for improving sleep and health.Research shows that increased physical activity during the day improves sleep quality and reduces tiredness, emphasizing the importance of exercise for a good night’s rest.Early riser or night owl, everyone appreciates…

Research reveals that disturbances in sleep and internal body clocks significantly contribute to psychiatric disorders, suggesting that integrative treatments focusing on sleep-circadian health could innovate mental health care, especially for vulnerable young populations.Difficulties with sleep and our internal biological clocks may initiate or exacerbate a variety of mental health issues, according to a new review of recent research evidence.The review, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of…

While you're peacefully dreaming, your brain is taking care of a few important maintenance tasks. A new study reveals more about the process that ejects waste material from the brain while we're snoozing.The brain produces these waste substances as it expends energy and sucks up nutrients during the day. Taking out the trash is the job of the glymphatic system, however we don't yet have a full picture of how this network of drainage channels functions.Researchers from Washington University in St Louis observed neurons…