UC San Diego PhD student Varun Viswanath is the paper's corresponding author. The researchers analyzed data from the Oura ring, a smart wearable that tracks temperature, sleep and other information.

Sleeping and waking up at different times is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, even for people who get the recommended amount of sleep, according to new research. While ...

Unhealthy sleep patterns and shorter sleep duration are correlated with increased obesity risk in American adults. Sleep pattern scoring provides a more comprehensive predictive indicator for obesity ...

A new study shows that people who have irregular sleep patterns may have a greater chance of developing dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns. When sleep becomes irregular, the ...

Quality sleep is the foundation for good health. But 1 in 3 adults don't regularly log the amount of rest they need, and about 50 million to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, according to the ...

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that teens with earlier, more efficient, and less variable sleep patterns at age 15 had better cardiovascular health at age 22.

Atypical N3 sleep patterns correlate with longer ICU stays, indicating potential as a biomarker for prolonged admissions and warranting further investigation. Hypersomnia in ICU patients is linked to ...

Women experience disruptions in their sleep patterns and report heightened feelings of anger in the days leading up to their period, according to new research. The study sheds new light on the ...

A sleep journal may help you identify your positive and negative sleep patterns. For great results, use one for at least a week. Share on Pinterest FreshSplash/Getty Images Tracking your habits can be ...