According to a recent study, people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) have similar misperceptions about sleep as people with insomnia. SAD is a type of depression that affects people in the late fall, winter and early spring. It’s characteristics symptoms include oversleeping, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness and trouble concentrating. The cause is not known but, […]
If you have rheumatoid arthritis and find yourself battling the urge to stop moving your legs, it’s not a coincidence. A recent review explains a possible association between restless leg syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis patients. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes a constant urge to move your legs, which can disturb your […]
Falling asleep with the TV on or leaving a light on next to the bed is a very common habit for a plenty of people. Although it can be tempting to leave the light on when we feel uneasy at night, doing so may lead to sleeping worse. Researchers monitored 10 participants with healthy sleep […]
How much can you really tell about a person based on their sleep preferences? A recent study suggests that our sleep habits may have a linked to our personality traits. Night owls may be more villainous than people who are early birds. Published in the journal of Personal and Individual Differences, the study conducted by […]
According to a new study, our genes that set our body’s internal clock are linked to certain immune cells. This could explain why jet lag, shift work or staying up late on your tablet or smartphone may make you sick. Our body’s clock is set for two 12-hour periods of light and darkness, when the […]
Sleep experts conduct research and help others reap the benefits of quality snooze. Of course, we wonder how are they sleeping and what works for them! Check out these amazing tips sleep experts shared with The Huffington Post to make the most of your shut-eye: Embrace nap time: W. Christopher Winter, medical director of the […]
According to a recent study, there is an association between the college major people choose and their natural disposition to be night owls or morning larks. The research was conducted at Pennsylvania State University and was presented at the annual SLEEP 2013 meeting. The study is based on data from 1,200 college juniors and seniors, […]
Quality sleep during the winter season can be just as difficult to obtain as it is during a hot, sticky summer. Avoid these cold weather mistakes to keep sleeping soundly: Keeping The House Too Hot. It may be tempting to turn up the heat for a cozy evening, but this action can cause sleep problems […]
Sleep is finally getting the public attention it deserves thanks to a new partnership. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, have teamed to bring awareness to the health risks associated with insufficient sleep, sleep disorders and drowsy driving. About 30% of adults in […]
Homework, social networking, friends, late sports practices and hormonal changes all contribute to teenagers staying up late on school nights. A new study suggests that teens that go to bed late at night may not just experience academic problems, but emotional ones as well. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley included 2,700 teens in […]
Recent Comments