Dreading those long uncomfortable flights that you know you’ll sleep horrible on? Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer is trying to convince airlines to make more room for passengers to snooze. After research was conducted for the company by the London Sleep Centre, Airbus is proposing that an 18-inch wide seat become the standard over the […]
When you think of sleep apnea, you may not think of children having this chronic sleep disorder. The fact is that snoring and sleep apnea are more becoming increasingly common conditions that affect children. The signs may be surprising, but it is helpful to know what to look for: 1. Sleepwalking. It affects about 10% […]
Often times we may wake up to only countdown to the end of the day. We can’t wait finally climb into bed again and rest but, sleep feel like a difficult task. To prevent you from tossing and turning all night, here are things to avoid before your snooze: Don’t Take The Wrong Medication. When […]
A new study is further confirming how dangerous insomnia is to our health. Insomnia is linked with a wide variety of health problems, including anxiety, osteoporosis, and heart attack. Data from the Nord-Trondelag Health Studies conducted between 1995-1997 and 2006-2008 that included 24,715 working people, were examined by researchers from Norway and Finland. The results […]
If you haven’t been sleeping well on a long-term basis, don’t be so quick to diagnosis yourself. Often times sleep is prevented or interrupted by conditions within the body, conditions that can be identified by a licensed physician using the results of a diagnostic sleep study. A diagnostic sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram […]
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a chronic, yet fascinating sleep condition that researchers are still working to fully understand. One of the defining features of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, the stage in which dreams occur, is paralysis of all body muscles except for the diaphragm (which is spared to permit breathing during REM […]
In the battle of conquering sleep, it is important to make sure we are getting the correct information. The National Sleep Foundation has compiled a short list of common myths about sleep with the real facts in order to protect us and help us sleep better. 1. Daytime sleepiness always means a person isn’t getting […]
There are many health risks associated with obesity, even for children. A new study suggests that sleep for children doesn’t just keep attention and behavioral problems at bay, it also may affect how much they eat. Researchers from Temple University found that when children slept more than their usual amount for a week, they […]
As we reached the end of Daylight Saving Time, many of us felt the power of an extra hour of sleep. This easy sleep transition has very real benefits that we should take advantage of. Why not keep a great thing going and make sure you get tucked in early tonight? You’ll Activate Helpful […]
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