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Health news

Why the clock going forward may be bad for your health

As Europe’s clocks move forward this Sunday, health experts warn that even a one-hour shift disrupts the body's circadian rhythms.

26/03/2026

Health news

The secret to a good night’s sleep? It might be your dreams

Researchers found that people often feel they’ve slept most deeply not just during unconscious rest, but after immersive dream experiences - challenging the idea that deep sleep means a “switched off” brain.

25/03/2026

Health news

Sleep apps may worsen anxiety for insomnia sufferers

Sleep tracking devices can worsen anxiety in people with insomnia by increasing their focus on sleep quality, according to a new study.

20/03/2026

Tech News

Oura Ring’s CEO on the future for wearable technology in healthcare

Speaking at Web Summit Qatar, Tom Hale told Euronews Next about the importance of constant monitoring, how Oura makes use of AI, and where the company is headed.

04/02/2026

Health news

Are you a night owl? New study links late nights to heart disease

Regularly sleeping late may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.

30/01/2026

Health news

Do sleep tracking devices really help? Experts weigh in

As the devices continue to gain popularity, experts say it is important to understand what they can and cannot tell you, and how their data should be used.

27/01/2026

Health news

Blue Monday or not, here’s how to lift your mood this winter

Regular exercise, sunlight, good sleep and social connection are key to beating the winter blues.

19/01/2026

Health news

Back pain may steal men’s sleep later in life, new study finds

Chronic back pain in men over 65 can lead to sleep problems later in life, new study finds.

18/01/2026

Health news

These small lifestyle changes could help you live longer, reports find

An extra five minutes of exercise and sleep, and half an hour less of sitting could significantly improve people’s lifespan and reduce mortality, according to two new studies.

15/01/2026

Health news

One night of sleep data can reveal risk of over 100 diseases: study

Stanford researchers taught an AI to “learn the language of sleep” to predict whether patients were at risk of developing over 100 conditions.

12/01/2026

Nature

Animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in dangerous environments

From napping half their brain while flying to taking four-second naps to survive parenthood, these animals have evolved clever ways to catch some shuteye.

26/12/2025

Health news

Is sleep or exercise more important for health? New study weighs in

Around 1 in eight people in the global study got enough sleep and exercise.

08/12/2025

Tech News

TikTok adds new wellbeing tools to curb late-night doomscrolling

Users can earn badges by avoiding the app at night, using the meditation tool during that time, keeping within their daily screen time limit, checking their weekly usage and encouraging others to take part.

19/11/2025

wellbeing

Does the October clock change really affect your health?

The clock going back for winter is far less disruptive than the spring shift, which has been linked to spikes in heart attacks and traffic accidents.

24/10/2025

Travel News

Feeling blue? This European country is now ‘prescribed’ by doctors

Leave your troubles behind in one of the world’s ‘happiest countries’. It may be just what the doctor orders.

07/10/2025

wellbeing

Doctors advise against taping your mouth shut at night to stop snoring

Mouth breathing in adults is not a major health problem, but it is better to breathe through your nose, experts say.

29/09/2025