Sleep

Women Are More Angry And Hostile When They Wake Up Than Men
Women Are More Angry And Hostile When They Wake Up Than Men
Women Are More Angry And Hostile When They Wake Up Than Men
After being married for a few years, people start to notice patterns developing in their spouses. Some are innocent little quirks, others are more like "run for your life" tendencies. A new study out of Duke University shows that women are more angry, hostile and confrontational than men when they wake up.
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Heart Attack, Stroke
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Heart Attack, Stroke
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Heart Attack, Stroke
Not getting enough sleep at night could dramatically increase a person's risk of heart attack or stroke.  A new preliminary study shows people over the age of 45 who sleep less than six hours every night suffer double the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.  They're also at 70-percent higher risk for congestive heart failure.
‘Morning Person?’ Laziness? There’s a Gene for Them — Health Check
‘Morning Person?’ Laziness? There’s a Gene for Them — Health Check
‘Morning Person?’ Laziness? There’s a Gene for Them — Health Check
If you’ve ever wondered why some people can get by on just a few hours of sleep while others need much more, scientists may have found an answer. Research conducted on 4,000 Europeans discovered that those who had two copies of a particular variant of a gene called ABCC9, which influences sleep duration, generally reported sleeping less than those who had two copies of a different version of the g
Study: Gene Controls Sleep
Study: Gene Controls Sleep
Study: Gene Controls Sleep
A gene could hold the key to sleep.  International researchers say a gene variant explains why some people get by on a few hours of shut-eye while others need a long time in bed to feel rested.