Sleep Deprievation
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Sleep deprivation is quietly becoming the biggest workplace health crisis, says expert
Health | Jun 30, 2026, 08:25 PM ISTSleep deprivation is emerging as a major workplace health concern. Dr Vikram Vora explains how poor sleep affects physical health, mental wellbeing, productivity and workplace safety, while sharing practical ways employers and employees can build healthier sleep habits.
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7 signs your bad sleep is hurting your mind
Lifestyle | Sep 13, 2025, 07:35 PM ISTSleep is important for your brain; however, people tend to overlook its impact. Poor-quality sleep not only makes you tired but also affects your mental well-being, focus, and emotional stability. Here are some signs that your bad sleep is taking a toll on your mind.
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What does 4 hours of sleep do to your brain in 1 week?
Health | Sep 12, 2025, 09:30 AM ISTA 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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Unable to get enough sleep at night? 5 tips to get sound sleep for maintaining a healthy heart
Lifestyle | Jan 08, 2024, 07:00 PM ISTThe risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases with age until a person reaches their 60s and 70s, with men or individuals assigned male at birth being more susceptible.
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What Is Painsomnia? Know its symptoms, causes, and treatment
Health | Nov 29, 2023, 10:26 AM ISTThe problem of insomnia due to the inability to sleep at night is called insomnia.
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One night without sleep can age your brain by two years, study finds
Health | Mar 12, 2023, 12:30 PM ISTA new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience reveals that a single night of sleep deprivation can age the brain by two years.
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Do you keep tossing around in bed even though you feel sleepy? Your guide to good night's sleep
Health | Jun 13, 2022, 10:11 AM ISTSleep medicines aren't the solution and even lead to addiction. If you are interested in optimal health and wellbeing, then you should make sleep your topmost priority and start incorporating some of the tips here.
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India 2nd most sleep-deprived nation after Japan: Fitbit
India | Oct 30, 2019, 05:32 PM ISTBased on aggregated and anonymised user data analysis from 18 countries -- India, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Spain, the UK and the US -- Fitbit said Indians get 77 minutes of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is the lowest in the world, similar to the Japanese.
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World Sleep Day: How to fall asleep faster
Health | Mar 16, 2018, 07:07 PM ISTThis simple trick will help you sleep earlier at night.
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Are you sleeping less than eight hours a night? Here’s how you’re prone to depression
Health | Jan 05, 2018, 12:08 PM ISTIt's time to ditch your smartphones at night!
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This muscle protein holds the secret of sleep disorders
Lifestyle | Aug 04, 2017, 04:27 PM ISTThe research showed how a circadian clock protein in the muscle called BMAL1 controls the length and quality of sleep.
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Can lack of sleep induce Dementia and Alzheimer’s risk? Let’s study
Lifestyle | Jul 08, 2017, 03:55 PM ISTBut can poor sleep actually increase the risk of dementia and alzheimer's disease? Let’s take a deeper look.
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Are you fighting too much with your partner? Research says couples who fight are at high health risks
Lifestyle | Jun 30, 2017, 11:15 AM ISTToo many arguments and lack of sleep together contribute to greater health risk
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Maternal sleep apnea can increase the risk of birth defects in newborns
Lifestyle | Jun 04, 2017, 11:48 AM ISTMaternal sleep apnea in expecting mother can increase the risk of birth defects and resuscitation.
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6 things that happen when you don’t get enough sleep!
Lifestyle | May 24, 2017, 04:37 PM ISTYour body can change drastically when you stop taking enough sleep at night
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Lonely teenagers more likely to sleep poorly
Lifestyle | May 17, 2017, 06:04 PM ISTIs your teenaged daughter or son having trouble falling asleep or sleeping less? It may be because of the feeling of loneliness, researchers said.
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Lesser sleep can cause reduced sex drive and infertility! Here’s how
Lifestyle | Mar 24, 2017, 10:51 AM ISTMen are more likely to have infertility with less sleep than women, said IVF experts on Thursday. According to them, sleep seems to have an impact on male fertility and snoring may be the first sign.
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Want to keep your heart healthy? Just ensure you aren’t deprived of sleep
Lifestyle | Dec 03, 2016, 11:33 AM ISTYour long working hours and short term sleep can adversely affect the heart condition, a study warns. Those working in 24-long hours shifts like those in fire and emergency medical services, medical residencies and other
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High content of protein and salt in food cause post-meal sleepiness, claims study
Lifestyle | Nov 23, 2016, 11:53 AM ISTA new study suggests that higher content of salt and protein in our food often leads to post-meal sleepiness. A system has been created by researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in the US to
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Short or poor sleep can worsen kidney function, claims study
Lifestyle | Nov 22, 2016, 10:55 AM ISTShort and poor quality of sleep may adversely affect kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new study. “Short sleep and fragmented sleep are significant yet unappreciated risk factors for