It’s important to recognize that sleep apnea could develop after other serious health conditions. A new study was just presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference, pointing out that sleep apnea may be common among patients who have survived acute respiratory failure. Involving 21 patients with acute respiratory failure, which was defined as […]
In today’s fast paced world, you would likely feel guilty for sleeping during the middle of your work day, but a nap may be exactly what you need for success. Check out Sylvie Barthelemy of The Huffington Post’s advice about napping to reconsider the negative views on the case for napping at work: 5 Reasons for […]
If you don’t believe in the risks associated with chronic sleep loss, this info- graphic we found on The Huffington Post may change your mind. Even just one night of sleep deprivation can have tremendous effects on your daily life, with some consequences changing its course completely. To reduce health risks, make sure you get […]
If you are worried about the cost of getting tested and treated for sleep apnea, we’ve got great news. You can feel safe trusting home testing of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as it saves you money without having a negative impact on your clinical outcome, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society […]
Although many people sleep well most of the time, experiencing an occasional night of insomnia is common. On those nights when a late night snack, stress, or anxiety won’t let you rest, try these relaxation tips to get back on track: Learn guided visualization: The idea is to picture a scene that is completely relaxing […]
The findings on the topic of dreams are always fascinating. According to a new study, your level of education may have the ability to affect what you dream about. Research firm YouGov and the dream education group DreamsCloud teamed up and found that people who have more degrees are more likely to have dreams about […]
Quirky sleep ideas of the future may be nearer to our reality than you think. Check out The Washington Post’s amazing list of things that you might be looking forward to that will change the way you sleep forever: Dream management:Films such as “Inception,” may have brought thoughts of dream control to your attention, but […]
The increased risk of having a stroke has been linked to sleep apnea by numerous studies. According to a new study, the stroke risk for men and women with sleep apnea may be equal for experiencing anischemic stroke, a stroke due to blood clots. Lead study author Suzie Bertisch of Harvard Medical School and Beth […]
As we all know and have probably experienced, a lack of sleep has the ability to impair our judgment. According to a new study that was conducted at Children’s of Alabama, the same impairment doesn’t skip over our children. Even when children look both ways before crossing a street, if they are sleepy there is […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPXAHowc_s Who sleeps in your bed? That’s one of the many questions New York radio station WNYC is looking to answer with their Clock Your Sleep Project. People from all around the United States are opening up their bedrooms to answer sleep-related questions to get a better grasp on where we stand. The co-sleeping debate […]
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