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  Did you know poor sleep can shrink your brain? Doctor highlights 5 facts about brain health

  Health | April 01, 2026 20:07 IST

  Simple daily patterns can impact brain function more than expected. Dr Kunal Sood highlights how sleep, stress, diet and hearing may influence cognitive health and long-term brain ageing.

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  It’s not about willpower: Doctor says this everyday habit may be the real fix for binge-eating

  Lifestyle | January 06, 2026 10:21 IST

  Binge-eating is often blamed on poor willpower, but American board-certified gastroenterologist Dr Palaniappan Manickam says stress and restriction are bigger triggers. He explains how sleep, often overlooked, may help reduce cravings and binge-eating patterns within days.

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  What does 4 hours of sleep do to your brain in 1 week?

  Health | September 12, 2025 9:30 IST

  A lot of people tend to ignore their sleep and barely get 4-5 hours of sleep every night. While you might think that these many hours of sleep is just fine, it can have severe health implications. Read on to know what happens to your brain when you get 4 hours of sleep in a week.

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  Poor sleep is directly linked to reduced memory in older adults

  Health | June 25, 2019 17:35 IST

  Lower sleep quality and variability in night sleep time may adversely affect your ability to recall past events.

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  Sleeping less than 6 hours or restlessness at night may harden your arteries

  Health | August 27, 2018 18:12 IST

  "Failure to get enough sleep and restlessness during the night should be considered risk factors for blocking or narrowing of the arteries"

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  Poor sleep is bad for diabetic patients, it may delay wound healing

  Health | August 22, 2018 11:16 IST

  Sleep disorders can also weaken the immune system and slow down the healing process in diabetes.

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  Did you know poor sleep could cost countries billions?

  Lifestyle | June 04, 2018 15:44 IST

  Insufficient sleep is also associated with lapses in attention and the inability to stay focused.

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  Poor sleep? Lice might be the cause

  Lifestyle | October 01, 2013 12:46 IST

  New Delhi: Head lice, parasitic insects that live on the human scalp and survive by drinking human blood, makes the scalp itchy and an expert says that it can be one of the reasons behind