Sleeping over 8 hours daily? Senior Neurologist at Apollo Hospitals explains its underlying health issues and potential risksAre you sleeping more than 8 hours? New research has revealed that a study of nearly 500,000 people found a 'sweet spot' of 6.4 to 7.8 hour...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Psychology suggests adults who dim the lights long before bed aren’t being dramatic: They’re protecting the slow transition the mind needs because bright evenings can keep the body externally cuedResearchers uncover the mystery behind dimming the lights before bedtime. It turns out this soothing practice sends a message to the brain ...
31 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Psychology says women often feel the need to control everything at home and it is not OCD but generational mental loadThe psychology behind women wanting things done a certain way often points to a deeper link between stress, mental load, anxiety and social...
23 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Exclusive: Apple explains how sleep apnea detection and hearing tests are coming to India through Apple Watch and AirPods ProApple is expanding its consumer health ecosystem in India by introducing sleep apnea notifications on a wide range of Apple Watch models an...
21 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
A 15-year-old built a wearable sensor to stop his dementia-stricken grandfather from wandering at nightA young engineer, Kenneth Shinozuka, created a simple yet effective sensor sock. This device detects when a person with dementia gets out o...
20 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Are millions aging faster because of hidden vitamin B12 deficiency? New Cornell University research links low B12 to muscle weakness and metabolic declineVitamin B12 and healthy aging are now linked by striking new evidence from Cornell University. A landmark study published in the Journal of...
08 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Morning naps can reduce life expectancy? Top doctor explains the health risks, shares safest time to have a quick sleepA doctor has raised concerns about the timing of daytime naps, pointing to research that links morning naps to a higher health risk. Accord...
25 Apr, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Is your heart beating too fast or slow? Doctor decodes the truth behind the 'normal' resting heart beat numberA neurologist highlights that a "normal" resting heart rate of 60-100 bpm can be misleading. Even slight increases above 60 bpm are linked ...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Social media is abuzz with weight-loss drug retatrutide and longevity goals. What is the drug all about?A new weight-loss drug, retatrutide, is generating excitement. This investigational medicine targets three hormone receptors, offering a po...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
How sleep tracking has become central to elite fitness routinesOnce overlooked, sleep is now a critical performance tool for athletes, with trackers revealing sleep stages and recovery levels. Elite ath...
19 Dec, 2025, 05.08 PM IST
From workout timings to food habits, CMC Vellore doctor suggests 9 changes for better sleepSufficient sleep is crucial for long-term health, potentially adding years to life and preventing conditions like heart disease and dementi...
05 Sep, 2025, 09.46 AM IST
You might be sleeping too much without realizing the problem. How many hours of sleep is healthy?While adults are often advised to sleep between seven to nine hours each night, new research suggests that seven hours may offer the most h...
05 Aug, 2025, 10.31 PM IST
Sleep disturbances common among people with long Covid: StudyThe retrospective analysis, published in Journal of General Internal Medicine, also identified risk factors for moderate to severe sleep di...
10 Apr, 2023, 08.37 PM IST
This 5-hr-long bus tour in Hong Kong will give sleep-deprived residents some quality snooze-timeThe first 'Sleeping Bus Tour' sold out entirely last Saturday.
21 Oct, 2021, 01.28 PM IST
Poor sleep habits may be linked with higher risk of severe Covid-19Poor sleep affects the immune system and blood clotting, both of which are key to the body's fight against Covid.
22 Jun, 2021, 04.34 PM IST
Time to hit the snooze button: AI may improve treatment of sleep disordersArtificial intelligence can also boost prediction of disease and treatment prognosis.
02 Mar, 2020, 05.47 PM IST
Mindfulness meditation can improve sleep qualityModerate sleep disturbances in older adults are associated with higher levels of fatigue, disturbed mood, such as depressive symptoms, and ...
17 Feb, 2015, 03.08 PM IST