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Scientists have discovered how damage to the myelin sheath – the insulating layer around nerve fibres – affects brain activity during sleep. 

Experts pointed to mounting academic pressure and increased screen time as key factors behind the growing number of sleep disorder cases

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Koreans slept 6 hours and 58 minutes a night in 2025, 18% below OECD average of 8 hours and 22 minutes

How well your brain functions in old age is largely shaped by conditions early in life. Long before we have the ability to influence them. 

Dublin, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Sleep Water Enhancers Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

With a few simple adjustments, you can regain your focus and feel energised again

Ever walked into a room and instantly forgotten why you were there? Maybe you’ve spent ten frantic minutes hunting for keys that were sitting in plain sight. While these lapses are a normal part of aging, there is a point where they shift from being mere annoyances to potential warning signs. Recent research is revealing…

For decades, many scientists thought our sleeping habits fit neatly into two categories: we were either night owls or early birds, with the latter group considered healthier overall. New research, though, shows there’s more to it than that. In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers found five different sleeping pattern subtypes, each with its…