Your brain might be behind that afternoon slump—it could be more than just a case of the sleepies. Scientists have discovered that excessive daytime drowsiness could actually be your brain waving some ...

Here’s another reason to maintain good sleep. A 3-year study of more than 400 elderly people suggests a tie between excessive daytime sleepiness and dementia. KERA’s Sam Baker discussed this with Dr.

Nearly three-in-four U.S. adults (72%) say that sleepiness sometimes, often or always affects their daily activities. Adults aged 25-34 are the most likely age group (78%) to report sleepiness ...

Older adults who experience excessive drowsiness during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a new study finds.

Most Americans are negatively impacted by daytime sleepiness in at least one area of their life, according to a new study. More than half of respondents (54 percent) to an American Academy of Sleep ...

Getting a good night's sleep regularly is crucial to keeping your brain healthy. What exactly is the connection between daytime sleepiness and dementia? And how do you know if your fatigue is a ...

Older adults who are sleepy during the day or aren’t enthused about activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, a new study finds. Symptoms of ...

And it is time now for science news roundup from Short Wave. That is NPR's science podcast. I am joined this week by Emily Kwong. Hi there. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi. KELLY: And Hannah Chinn - hey to ...

Teenagers who self-report feeling drowsy mid-afternoon also tend to exhibit more anti-social behavior such as lying, cheating, stealing and fighting. Now, research from the University of Pennsylvania ...

In obstructive sleep apnea, using CPAP therapy more than 4 hours a night sharply cuts residual sleepiness and lowers crash ...

NPR's Hannah Chinn and Emily Kwong talk about the microbes behind great-tasting chocolate, possible reasons for daytime drowsiness, and a curious observation about the poop of seabirds. And it is time ...