With more people struggling to get enough sleep each night, it’s no surprise that sleeping pills may appear to be the quick way to solve the problem. However, many doctors encourage their patients to try to win the battle with sleep without medications first, and with good reason. According to researchers at the University of […]
For people with chronic pain, getting enough exercise and sleep are an important part of managing pain levels. According to a new study, sleep quality also has an important role in also keeping them active. Published in the journal PLOS ONE, the study shows that sleep is linked to physical activity for people with chronic […]
Often times snoring is seen as an annoying, embarrassing habit, but there are innumerable reasons to take snoring seriously. People whose snoring can be contributed to sleep apnea have a 40% greater chance of dying earlier than their peers. Here are the health conditions linked to both snoring and sleep apnea that you may not […]
Sleeping issues aren’t rampant only in the United States, and medication isn’t the only solution. It can be beneficial to find out exactly what steps some patients are taking in other countries to overcome their insomnia. Qigong is a great choice for those who don’t want to risk the side effects of medication. This ancient […]
What if you could create your perfect dream every night? The age of dream control may be sooner than you think with the results of a recent 2-year long dream study. In 2010, Psychologist Richard Wiseman from the University of Hertfordshire worked with app developers YUZA to create “Dream: ON,” an app for iPhone users […]
Imagine yourself swaying in a gentle breeze with the warmth of the sun on your face and iced tea in hand on a nice spring afternoon. If that sounds relaxing, it just may be time to move your afternoon nap into a hammock, which one study suggests boasts big benefits for your nap time. The […]
A nightmare is the perfect way to ruin a great night of sleep. The vision of being chased by a shadowy figure, being taunted, or being locked in a box filling with water can be enough to wake you up and keep you up, leading to a long day with no energy. To get back […]
The prevention of obesity –especially in children– has been a foremost health concern in recent years. The link between sleep and obesity has been strengthened by numerous studies, showing that a lack of sleep disrupts ideal hormone levels that keep weight in check. According to a new study, children are also affected; less sleep causes […]
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