Broken sleep affects the ability to build memories, a study of mice suggests. The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science findings could help explain memory problems linked to conditions including Alzheimer’s and sleep apnoea. The Stanford University found disrupting sleep made it harder for the animals to recognise familiar objects. A UK sleep expert ... Read more
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How sleep will make you lose weight
It’s a wonderful feeling when you wake up from a good night’s sleep refreshed and ready to face the day. Now scientists have discovered yet another reason to start counting sheep and have an early night. They found that people who regularly get six hours sleep or more were twice as likely to lose a ... Read more