Tag: sleep
LGBT Rainbow Flag Creator Gilbert Baker Dead
Gilbert Baker, the San-Francisco-based artist who created the rainbow flag as a symbol for the gay community, has died. He was 65.....
One-third Young Indians Suffer From Lifestyle Diseases: Report
One in three or 33 per cent of Indians over 30 years of age are suffering from one or more lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, blood pressure, thyroid and cancer, a report has revealed.....
Poor Sleep Linked To Reduced Memory In Older Adults
Senior citizens, please take note. Lower sleep quality and variability in night sleep time may adversely affect your ability to recall past events, says a study. ....
UP Minister Advises 'Vajrasana' For Sleepy Drivers
UP Minister for Transport Swatantra Dev Singh has advised bus drivers to practice 'Vajrasana' or take a nap after a heavy meal so that they do not feel sleepy while driving.....
Melodic Alarms Can Improve Alertness Levels: Study
Finding hard to get out of bed? Melodic alarms can help you. A new study shows that melodic alarms could improve alertness levels, with harsh alarm tones linked to increased levels of morning grogginess or sleep inertia.....
Scent Of Rose Improves Learning And Sleeping: Study
Researchers have found that smelling the scent of rose improves the quality of the learning and can also helps in sleeping better. ....
Night-shift Workers At Risk Of Heart Disease, Diabetes
Researchers, including one of an Indian-origin, have found that shift workers are at a significantly increased risk for sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome, which increases a person's risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.....
Smelling Your Lover's T-shirt Can Improve Sleep
Having trouble sleeping? Forget counting sheep. All you may need is your romantic partner's favourite T-shirt wrapped around your pillow, as researchers have found that the scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep. ....
World Sleep Day: India Is Sleeping Less
Here's a surprise, there's a day in the year dedicated to sleeping. No, this is not in jest, today is "World Sleep Day" and a recent study revealed that Indians are sleeping less than they used to. ....
Coronavirus Stressing You Out? Here Are 8 Ways You Can Sleep Better
No matter who and where you are, your circadian rhythm (the basic sleep-wake cycle or body clock) is the internal process that determines your physical, mental and behavioural changes throughout the day and night. Sleep is a critical part of this circadian rhythm and any disruption in the sleep cycle can affect your overall health. ....
