After a long day spent socializing or learning who to flirt with, scientists say fruit flies need to sleep longer, shedding light on what sleep may actually do for humans. Sleep remains a mystery. To delve into why people need to sleep, neurogeneticist Indrani Ganguly-Fitzgerald at the Neurosciences Institute in San Diego, Calif., and her colleagues Paul Shaw and Jeff Donlea at Washington Univers... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Viagra (sildenafil) taken at bedtime may worsen breathing problems in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

The more alcoholic drinks that men have at any time of day - not just before bedtime - the greater are the risks of breathing problems during sleep, a new study shows. However, this effect was not seen among women. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Frequent sexual intercourse may cut down on a man's chances of developing erectile dysfunction, Finnish researchers report.

It's the 'use it or lose it' principle at work, one expert says. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

"Whatever the function of sleep, or the functions of sleep are, they seem to be so important that evolution is willing to put us in that place of potential danger by losing consciousness. It would be the biggest evolutionary mistake if sleep does not serve some critical function," Walker says. picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

Evidence indicates that erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra can aid performance and stiffen resolve in high altitude disciplines like mountain climbing.

Israeli military doctors have extended this theory to pilots, hoping their skills will grow as a result.

Suggestions that this is a drive by the Israeli Air Force to swell their ranks with more elderly and frustrated men have been refuted. picked by pocksucket 8 months ago

Viagra, Pfizer's male impotence drug, is being used to save the lives of some infants with lung defects. Studies are being considered for 1 to 16 year olds. Are we protecting our children through research, or should we be protecting them from research? picked by capriccio 2 years ago

"Many of the kids with a sleep disorder will present with inattention. They'll have fatigue. They may even look like a child who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but in fact, it's related to their sleep," said Thomas Burns, a neuropsychologist. picked by muppet 6 months ago

A working class suburb of Chile's capital began handing out free Viagra to senior citizens on Wednesday.

Lo Prado Mayor Gonzalo Navarrete said he launched the program because "an active sexuality improves the overall quality of life." picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Sleep deprivation can lead to the development of mental disorders. picked by maxriter 12 months ago

Sleep is one of those funny things about being a human being... you just have to do it. Have you ever wondered why? picked by bunmaster 1 year ago

Some guy has started recording himself sleep talking for yours and my listening pleasure.

He talks about a range of subjects from righteous indignation to Rick James. picked by doggylives 6 months ago

Scientists believe the position in which a person goes to sleep provides an important clue about the kind of person they are. picked by ogri2003 1 year ago

Some types of sleep, sleep behavior and sleep beliefs that can be odd, different or just false. picked by maxriter 1 year ago

Derek Rogers, 70, from Bedford, has a rare sleep disorder which causes him to become violent when he sleep-walks. He has destroyed furniture, attacked his wife and injured himself during the night - but remembers nothing. picked by BrownTrout 2 years ago

Scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase libido. In watermelons, these include lycopene, beta carotene and the rising star among its phyto-nutrients – citrulline – whose beneficial functions are now being unraveled. Among them is the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does. So make sure y... read full post picked by ziggyguy 3 months ago

Sing 'Happy Birthday' because Viagra is ten years old in three days (and say 'thank you' for all the spam you receive on it's behalf!) picked by topofall 7 months ago

A man who took more than the recommended dose of Viagra to increase his capacity for sexual pleasure is claiming it has left him with blue vision. picked by topofall 8 months ago

Compounds found in green tea may help ward off the neurological damage that can come with the breathing disorder sleep apnoea. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago