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On World Sleep Day, PGI docs bat for early detection, mgmt of sleep apnea

Untreated OSA is strongly linked with several major NCD diseases including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and others. (Shutterstock)

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Published on Mar 13, 2026 09:14 am IST

Pulmonologist says this sleep disorder, also affecting Joe Biden, can be risky

Sleep apnea silently jeopardises not only lungs but also heart.

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Published on Sept 27, 2025 12:04 pm IST

Amaal Mallik on Bigg Boss uses CPAP machine to deal with sleep apnea: What is it

Amaal Mallik uses a CPAP machine for his sleep apnea on an episode of Bigg Boss 19.

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Updated on Aug 27, 2025 10:29 am IST

Not sleeping enough or on time? Doctor shares 3 silent risks

Going to sleep whenever you want or have time can throw you down the rabbit hole of health problems later on.

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Updated on Jun 11, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Mom opens your curtains before your alarm? Study says she’s right

Let there be (morning) light to shoo away your groggy morning demons.

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Published on Apr 16, 2025 06:00 am IST

Indians have a big sleep crisis: Survey shows how phone before bed delays sleep

Staying up late makes you feel groggy in the morning.

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Updated on Mar 29, 2025 12:58 pm IST

Breathing trouble at night? It could be sleep apnea, warns PGIMER, Chandigarh

When left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea can result in serious health complications, including cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, mental health issues, daytime fatigue and an increased risk of accidents. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 08:38 am IST

Can't sleep at night? Study shows link with ADHD

A person with ADHD can't fall asleep at night.

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Published on Jan 22, 2025 07:12 pm IST

Study reveals this ‘ironic’ food that could reduce risk of sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is the difficulty in breathing as the airways get blocked.

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Updated on Jan 15, 2025 04:33 pm IST

Does your body twitch as you fall asleep? Avoid these 3 habits before bedtime

Jerking awake from sleep is called a hypnic jerk.

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Published on Nov 09, 2024 01:16 pm IST

Co-sleeping influences sleep behaviour across ages

Sleeping with babies has conflicting perspectives from culture to culture.

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Published on Nov 08, 2024 12:08 pm IST

Poor sleep can age your brain by 3 years, reveals new study

Sleep is integral to the brain's health. Chronic sleep problems make the brain age faster.

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Published on Nov 05, 2024 05:12 pm IST

Overthinking keeps you up at night? New device to help with magnetic pulses

Overthinking often plagues at night, chasing away sleep.

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Published on Nov 03, 2024 12:29 pm IST

Snoring spouse ruining your sleep? Doctor shares 5 tips to fix it

"Snoring is a vibration of tissues in the throat caused by the partial obstruction of airflow passing through the mouth and nose during sleep," said Dr Sheetal Goyal.

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Published on Oct 02, 2024 12:29 pm IST

Loneliness increases nightmares? Study finds a surprising link

Loneliness disrupts the quality of sleep.

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Published on Aug 31, 2024 06:46 pm IST

Days too short to give time to yourself? All about ‘revenge procrastination'

Staying well past bedtime is harmful to both your mental and physical wellbeing.

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Published on Aug 19, 2024 08:00 pm IST

Lack of sleep in children linked to risk of psychosis in adulthood, study finds

While a persistent or chronic lack of sleep as a child may not directly cause psychosis when they become an adult, it could be a contributing factor and parents can help address it.

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Published on May 11, 2024 02:03 pm IST