May 30, 2025

Daytime Naps Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

New research presented at a major sleep conference found that longer and more irregular daytime naps in older adults are linked to a higher risk of death, even after accounting for health and lifestyle factors.

May 29, 2025

Sleep Medication Use Over Time Worsens Hearing

A decades-long study found that adults who increased their use of sleep medications over time experienced worse hearing in late life, with the strongest associations seen in those reporting sleep disruptions.