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Caffeine In Evening May Affect Quality Of Night-Time Sleep, Study Finds
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Caffeine may shorten sleep or make it more difficult to fall asleep; however, even when sleep duration appears normal, it may reduce slow-wave activity and shift the EEG pattern toward a more 'wakeful' brain.
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www.ndtv.com
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Summer Heat Making You Sleepy? Doctors Explain Why It Happens, How To Cope
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Hot weather can trigger daytime sleepiness, fatigue and brain fog by disrupting sleep, causing dehydration and forcing the body to work harder to regulate temperature. Doctors share practical tips to stay alert, productive and healthy during summer.
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Reveal How Many Hours Of Sleep Could Keep You Younger
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study of 500,000 people in Nature shows that sleeping six to eight hours a night is linked to slower biological ageing.
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www.ndtv.com
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Daytime Napping Linked To Higher Mortality Risk In Older Adults, Study Finds
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
One of the most striking findings was the link between morning naps and increased risk. Experts suggest this could be related to disruptions in the body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm.
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www.ndtv.com
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Do You Feel Tired Even After 8 Hours Of Sleep? 6 Conditions That Cause Sleep Fatigue
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Sometimes, people feel tired all the time no matter how much they sleep. This constant exhaustion is known as sleep fatigue. It can quietly affect your work, mood, and personal life.
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www.ndtv.com
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Should You Take Magnesium Supplements Right Before Bedtime For Better Sleep?
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Some studies suggest that magnesium can help decrease insomnia and enhance sleep duration, making bedtime an optimal time for supplementation.
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www.ndtv.com
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7 Hours 18 Minutes Of Sleep May Be The Ideal Sweet Spot For Blood Sugar Levels: Study
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A new study has found the precise time you should sleep to regulate blood sugar levels and lower insulin resistance. It says that sleeping for 7 hours and 18 minutes every night can help lower insulin resistance and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes
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www.ndtv.com
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What 6 Hours Of Sleep Per Night For 2 Weeks Does To Your Brain, Apollo Neurologist Explains
- Sunday March 1, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Sleeping for 6 hours a night for two weeks can impair memory, reduce attention span, and lead to poor decision-making
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Bad Sleep May Trigger Pre-Diabetes By Morning, Study Finds
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A large cohort study has indicated that bad quality sleep can make you pre-diabetic by morning. Here is what you should know and why you need to practise sleep hygiene.
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www.ndtv.com
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Not Diet Or Exercise, Hyderabad Reveals The Daily Habit That Boosts Longevity
- Monday December 15, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Insufficient sleep can increase blood pressure, inflammation, and cholesterol, raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Seasons And Geographic Locations Strongly Influence Sleep Patterns: Study
- Friday June 27, 2025
- Feature | Indo-Asian News Service
The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, finds that sleep is shaped not just by personal habits, but by environmental factors like daylight, temperature, and weekly routines.
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www.ndtv.com
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
- Friday April 25, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
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www.ndtv.com
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This Bedtime Phone Habit Could Be Stealing An Hour Of Sleep Weekly And Frying Your Brain
- Friday March 28, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The average sleep duration and quality has declined in the last few decades, with one-third of adults not meeting the recommended guidelines.
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www.ndtv.com
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Caffeine In Evening May Affect Quality Of Night-Time Sleep, Study Finds
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Caffeine may shorten sleep or make it more difficult to fall asleep; however, even when sleep duration appears normal, it may reduce slow-wave activity and shift the EEG pattern toward a more 'wakeful' brain.
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www.ndtv.com
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Summer Heat Making You Sleepy? Doctors Explain Why It Happens, How To Cope
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Hot weather can trigger daytime sleepiness, fatigue and brain fog by disrupting sleep, causing dehydration and forcing the body to work harder to regulate temperature. Doctors share practical tips to stay alert, productive and healthy during summer.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Reveal How Many Hours Of Sleep Could Keep You Younger
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study of 500,000 people in Nature shows that sleeping six to eight hours a night is linked to slower biological ageing.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Daytime Napping Linked To Higher Mortality Risk In Older Adults, Study Finds
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
One of the most striking findings was the link between morning naps and increased risk. Experts suggest this could be related to disruptions in the body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Do You Feel Tired Even After 8 Hours Of Sleep? 6 Conditions That Cause Sleep Fatigue
- Saturday April 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Sometimes, people feel tired all the time no matter how much they sleep. This constant exhaustion is known as sleep fatigue. It can quietly affect your work, mood, and personal life.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Should You Take Magnesium Supplements Right Before Bedtime For Better Sleep?
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Some studies suggest that magnesium can help decrease insomnia and enhance sleep duration, making bedtime an optimal time for supplementation.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
7 Hours 18 Minutes Of Sleep May Be The Ideal Sweet Spot For Blood Sugar Levels: Study
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A new study has found the precise time you should sleep to regulate blood sugar levels and lower insulin resistance. It says that sleeping for 7 hours and 18 minutes every night can help lower insulin resistance and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What 6 Hours Of Sleep Per Night For 2 Weeks Does To Your Brain, Apollo Neurologist Explains
- Sunday March 1, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
Sleeping for 6 hours a night for two weeks can impair memory, reduce attention span, and lead to poor decision-making
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Bad Sleep May Trigger Pre-Diabetes By Morning, Study Finds
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A large cohort study has indicated that bad quality sleep can make you pre-diabetic by morning. Here is what you should know and why you need to practise sleep hygiene.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Not Diet Or Exercise, Hyderabad Reveals The Daily Habit That Boosts Longevity
- Monday December 15, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Insufficient sleep can increase blood pressure, inflammation, and cholesterol, raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Seasons And Geographic Locations Strongly Influence Sleep Patterns: Study
- Friday June 27, 2025
- Feature | Indo-Asian News Service
The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, finds that sleep is shaped not just by personal habits, but by environmental factors like daylight, temperature, and weekly routines.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
- Friday April 25, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
This Bedtime Phone Habit Could Be Stealing An Hour Of Sleep Weekly And Frying Your Brain
- Friday March 28, 2025
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The average sleep duration and quality has declined in the last few decades, with one-third of adults not meeting the recommended guidelines.
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www.ndtv.com