sleep deprivation
Coverage of sleep deprivation in the Nexus archive.
- How many hours of sleep can we REALLY survive on - and for how long? Scientists reveal when sleep deprivation becomes deadly...as world leaders say just three hours is enough
Scientists discuss the minimum hours of sleep necessary for survival and when sleep deprivation becomes life-threatening. World leaders claim three hours of sleep is sufficient, according to the article.
- Scientists reveal why you're exhausted despite getting eight hours of sleep - 90 per cent of mid-lifers are sleep deprived
Scientists have identified reasons for exhaustion despite 8 hours of sleep, revealing that 90 percent of mid-lifers are sleep deprived.
- Scientists reveal why you're exhausted despite getting eight hours of sleep - 90 per cent of mid-lifers are sleep deprived
Scientists explain that exhaustion after eight hours of sleep may be due to sleep deprivation, with 90 per cent of mid-lifers experiencing this issue.
- The exact number of minutes of lost sleep that leads to weight gain
The article discusses how losing a specific number of minutes of sleep can result in weight gain. It highlights the exact threshold of sleep deprivation linked to increased body weight.
- Skipping sleep may pack on pounds faster than you think, new study finds
A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that adults who reduced sleep by 90 minutes nightly for six weeks gained an average of one pound and had larger waistlines compared to periods of adequate sleep. Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center noted participants sat more but exercised similarly, and weight gain was not linked to changes in body fat or tracked food intake. Dr. Somi Javaid highlighted sleep's role in metabolism, urging adults to prioritize seven to nine hours of sleep nightly as recommended by the American Heart Association.
- How heat waves are messing with your sleep
Residents across Europe have struggled to sleep during recent record heat waves. As global warming progresses, sleep deprivation linked to heat waves could lead to widespread mental and physical health issues.
- Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain
A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, which is linked to conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The findings highlight a potential health consequence of mild sleep deprivation.
- June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests
A June heatwave in the UK caused widespread sleep issues, with two-thirds of people struggling to sleep and 86% of homes deemed 'too hot'. The poll links the problem to the climate crisis and scientific findings on global heating's impact on sleep.
- Too many sleepless nights may lead to weight gain
Reducing sleep by as little as 90 minutes may contribute to weight gain and increased sedentary behavior, according to a new study. The findings suggest insufficient sleep could negatively impact physical activity levels and body weight.
- Caffeine reversed memory problems caused by sleep deprivation
Scientists found that sleep deprivation damages a brain circuit responsible for social memory, impairing recognition of familiar individuals. Caffeine restored neuronal communication in this pathway, reversing memory deficits without overstimulating normal brain function.
- Passenger jet pilot faints mid flight over Europe triggering emergency before admitting he had not slept at all the night before
A passenger jet pilot fainted mid-flight over Europe, triggering an emergency. The pilot later admitted he had not slept at all the night before the incident.