It is well known amongst scientists that sleep is vital to learning and memory consolidation, but now scientists can tell us exactly how it works. Past studies have shown that sleep increases our learning capacity and that we can learn as well sleep. This new study is unique, as it shows us exactly what activity […]
According to an Australian study, 41% of truck drivers in Australia have obstructive sleep apnea. This sleep disorder causes a person to stop breathing intermittently throughout the night, disrupting sleep. This can in turn lead to daytime sleepiness. 517 long distance truck drivers participated in the study. Only of the participants 4.4% said they had […]
Co-sleeping is a controversial topic, which often focuses on the safety of the infant. But, a new study finds that it could affect mothers as well. Researchers at Northwestern University studied the optimal daily rhythm in women’s stress hormones. Ideally, levels of the stress hormone cortisol are high in the morning, to prepare a […]
Obstructive sleep apnea is known to increase the risk of developing dangerous health factors such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. The known factors to increase the risk of OSA include obesity, hypertension, alcohol and tobacco use, genetics. Now researchers are adding asthma to that list. At the University of Wisconsin, researchers found an elevated […]
A career as a police officer, which includes evening and night shifts for many officers, could have a negative impact on sleep. Researchers at the University of Iowa conducted a study and found that police officers who worked the night or evening shifts were 14 times more likely to get less 6 hours of sleep […]
Sleep is a huge benefit to our overall health and well being. It keeps the risk of stroke, diabetes and cancer low while, helping us start our day with a spring in our step. Check out these great sayings about sleep as an ode to how much we love it! “Sleep is the best meditation” […]
Skipping out on sleep may not just affect your physical attractiveness, but also how approachable people find you. According to researchers from the Medical Institute Karolinska in Stockholm, Sweden, getting less than 4 hours of sleep a night or none at all—doesn’t make a difference. You will appear to others equally exhausted. Although it is […]
Research has indicated that a lack of sleep could be the culprit for making a significant other feel less grateful in their relationship. A recent study found that sleep deprivation has an effect on our expressions of gratitude, making those people around us feel unappreciated. We tend to be selfish and place our needs above […]
Many of us intend to be in bed by a certain time each night, but have trouble actually following through with this commitment. Even though research has proven that getting between 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night is beneficial to our health, it can still be difficult not be distracted with technology, work, […]
If that cranky feeling in the morning isn’t a big enough reason to strive to attain the 7-9 hours of sleep a night recommended for adults by the Nation Sleep Foundation, try these reasons to sleep more on for size: 1. You Brain Stays Powerful: Studies show that when the amount of sleep decreases to […]
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