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NEUROLOGICAL SLEEP DISORDER
Do you talk in your sleep? What somniloquy reveals about your brain, sleep stages, dreams and when it may signal a serious sleep disorderSleep talking somniloquy explained: Ever spoken in your sleep? It's common, affecting many adults and children, and can happen during diffe...
Word of the Day: AprosexiaWord of the Day: Some forgotten words regain relevance because the world eventually grows into the problems they were created to describe. ...
Why do some people see ghosts and others don't? Science points to 3 surprising reasonsMany people claim to have seen ghosts or felt a supernatural presence, but psychologists say there may be scientific explanations behind th...
Woman felt strange sensation in legs for 6 months, pain was worse at night while lying down. Hyderabad Neurologist reveals what went wrongDR Sudhir Kumar, a Hyderabad-based neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, revealed a case in which a woman experienced strange pain in her legs f...
Legs refuse to stay still at night? Study says you might have this rare disorderA recent JAMA study highlights Restless Legs Syndrome, affecting nearly three percent of adults globally. This neurological disorder, also ...
Sleeping too much may not mean you are well rested: Research reveals why long sleep can be your body’s quiet distress signalSleeping more than nine hours regularly may signal underlying health issues rather than good rest, research suggests. Studies link long sle...
Hyderabad neurologist reveals 10 surprising stroke risks many people ignore, warns against hidden lifestyle triggersHyderabad neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar is urging the public to recognise lesser known stroke risks affecting younger adults. In a recent ad...
Toxic smog may be eroding brain health, worsening Dementia: StudyDelhi's air pollution poses a threat to the brain health of older adults. High levels of PM2.5 are linked to increased risk of dementia and...
Anxiety, depression and sleep medicines linked to higher risk of neurological diseaseA new study links common mental health drugs to a higher ALS risk. The research focused on anxiolytics, hypnotics, and antidepressants. It ...
Link between restless leg syndrome and kidney disease found in new research. Who are at risk? Check symptomsA recent study highlights that individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those undergoing dialysis, face a significantly hi...
Does U.S President Joe Biden have Parkinson's Disease? Here's all you need to know about the disease and how fast it progressesParkinson’s disease is a neurological degenerative condition. It can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated to reduce the effects of th...
What is stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological condition Celine Dion suffers from?Celine Dion claims the disease has harmed her vocal chords and has hampered her ability to sing. Know more about this rare neurological con...
World Alzheimer's Day: Invest in a minimum of 7 hrs of sleep, your overworked mind needs itNot getting enough sleep can lead to cognitive decline and cause Alzheimer’s disease.
Now AI can detect Parkinson's disease while you are sleepingThis new low-cost tool may change how Parkinson's disease affects people's lives.
It's in the genes: 'Elite sleepers' have the superpower of surviving on minimal slumber doses, possess enhanced ability to combat dementiaIt you act like a zombie after a bad night's sleep, you are unfortunately not an 'elite sleeper'.
Private hospital in Delhi records rise in neurological cases among post-Covid patientIn the out-patient department (OPD), up to 60 per cent of patients are presenting increasing mental health issues like anxiety, depression,...
Avoid talking on smartphones for long duration; prolonged use can trigger epileptic seizuresLack of awareness about prolonged state of anxiety may also aggravate seizures.
The brain literally starts eating itself when it does not get enough sleepWhen you feel particularly exhausted, it can definitely feel like you are also lacking in brain capacity.
Sleeping on stomach may up risk of sudden death in epilepsyResearchers found that 73 per cent of the cases died in the stomach sleep position, whereas 27 per cent died in other sleep positions.
- Night shifts in BPOs cause ageing
Ageing would set in very early for sleep-deprived youth working continuously on night shifts in BPO firms, warn experts.