http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7NSec5NOYc As researchers are on the hunt to figure out exactly why we dream at night, these New York children have their own answers. New York Radio station WYNC, has been working hard on their Clock Your Sleep Project, a month long project to find out about various sleep habits of people in America. While […]
Archive | May, 2014
7 Sleep Strategies For A Better You
Struggling to fall asleep can be frustrating experience, especially when you have a big day coming up. With each person’s sleep needs being so unique, it’s important to take the time to learn what works for you. So where do you start? Try these sleep strategies to help you develop a better relationship with sleep […]
How Much Sleep Are Teenagers Getting?
Not getting enough sleep can have serious effects on physical and mental health, especially during those teenage years as the mind and body are still developing. The amount of sleep a teenager gets does influence their likelihood to engage in risky behavior. So, how much are sleep is our youth getting? According to a recent study led […]
New York Radio Station Assesses Our Sleep Habits
Are you curious about how your sleep habits hold up against others’? New York Radio station WNYC, couldn’t resist the temptation to find out how people from around the country were getting their shut-eye, which inspired their Clock Your Sleep Project. During the month of April, 4,637 people were surveyed and took it upon themselves […]
Sleep Tips for Your Next Athletic Competition
Numerous studies have shown just how important sleep is in regards to athletic performances. Proper sleep instills confidence in abilities, strengthens the body, and boosts those athletic skills. It can be difficult to get high-quality sleep the night before a big event due to jitters or excitement. To make sure your body will perform its […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Deaths During Pregnancy
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been making headlines for its serious health risks, calling for more public awareness. Mothers-to-be who snore should be aware of the results of a new study, which states that pregnant women with the sleep disorder are at least 5 times more likely to face complications and die in the hospital, […]
Why You Should Sleep in Total Darkness
Take a moment to look around your home, and count the number of light-emitting devices that are present– especially in your bedroom. You’ll find TVs, computer monitors, glimmering clocks, lamps and numerous electronic devices. What you may not realize is the role that light plays in your sleep and health. Light and darkness are significant […]
Sleep Tips for an Overactive Mind
In today’s fast-paced society, more and more people are having a hard time turning their brains off at night. Between to do lists, work or school schedules, appointments, and everything else, we manage to fit in-between, our brains are working extra hard to remember events and solve problems. Set a designated mental and physical wind-down time: Sleep […]
Study: Lifestyle Habits Could Increase Risk for Demetia
It is very true that what you do today, could potentially affect you tomorrow. According to a recent study, snoozing for less than 6 hours and more than 8 hours, along with a lack of cognitive stimulation, is linked to cognitive impairment in people over the age of 65. The risk of cognitive impairment is […]
What Really Works to Combat Snoring?
While in the past snoring was simply considered to be an annoying habit, today we know that it’s not something to be ignored. According to the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. M. Safwan Badr, snoring is a sign that something is going on as you are spending too much energy breathing. […]
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