Sleep disorders

Sleep disorders common among police officers

A survey of police officers indicated that about 40 percent have a sleep disorder, which was associated with an increased risk of adverse health, safety and performance outcomes, according to a study in the December 21 issue ...

Health

Why single mothers may need a nap

Who are the most sleep-deprived people in America? Federal researchers say the answer is clear: single mothers.

Medical research

System reveals how our brains and bodies change as we fall asleep

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have developed a system to accurately track the dynamic process of falling asleep, something has not been possible with existing techniques. In their report in the October ...