Qatar tops the charts for world’s ‘shortest sleepers’
Some speculate that it’s the influence of cultural practices; others think it’s all about the bustling life of the country at night. In the global race to catch some sleep,…
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Struggling to fix sleep during Ramadan? Here is some expert advice
Around 40 patients are referred to the sleep disorders clinic at Hamad General Hospital every week during Ramadan. Ramadan has long been a period of spiritual increase and lifestyle change,…
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Time it takes you to fall asleep linked to risk of dementia: study
The results underline the importance in taking the history of older adults’ sleep disturbance into account when determining their dementia risk profile. People who have difficulty falling asleep within 30…
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Research links irregular sleep with increased risk of heart attacks
This study is one of the first to offer proof of a link between irregular sleep duration and irregular sleep timing and atherosclerosis. Irregular sleeping patterns may increase the risk…
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Hibernation season? Research says you may need more sleep in winter
You’re not lazy, your body just needs more sleep in winter. Recent research indicates that humans require more sleep during the winter season. According to an analysis of participants in…
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Do you snore? You could face higher risk of heart disease, dementia
The findings are based on three studies conducted across Europe. Snorers may be more likely to get cancer, cardiovascular disease, and dementia, according to new research. A recent study by Swedish…
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Why you should skip your afternoon nap to maintain your health
The researchers examined 358,451 UK Biobank participants who had neither high blood pressure nor a stroke. While an afternoon nap may seem harmless, a recent study indicates that a consistent…
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How to use mobile apps to improve the quality of your sleep
Need some better sleep? Your phone has a solution for that. Smartphones have long been blamed for harming the quality and duration of our sleep, and for good reason. Blue…
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Survey: Qatar sleeps less in Ramadan, as expert advises regular bedtimes
The average night's sleep during the first week of Ramadan for people living in Qatar is nearly half-an-hour less than usual at 6 hours 11 minutes. An HMC expert advises gradually going to bed earlier and waking earlier to re-set the body clock.
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