Is it possible to decrease the effects of sleep deprivation by simply believing you are well-rested? A new study suggests that the placebo effect of thinking you had a great night of sleep can improve your cognitive abilities. Researchers at Colorado College included 164 students in a study, telling were them that a new technique […]
New research is strengthening the link between sleep apnea and stroke-related injuries. People who have had their brainstems affected by a stroke are more likely to develop sleep apnea, compared to those who have a stroke which affected another area of the brain. The study included 355 ischemic stroke patients, average age 65, of which […]
According to The Huffington Post, people may report having similar dreams, but the meanings behind them can be completely different depending on backgrounds and culture. However, there are common symbols and images in dreams that have developed meanings which are generally accepted: Being Chased:During a dream, it often causes such a great amount of anxiety […]
For the first time a study has focused on how weight loss affects obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It is a chronic sleep condition in which a person stops breathing multiples times during the night, leading to disrupted sleep, and daytime sleepiness. OSA has been a top concern for health care systems in recent years as […]
As we age, it is more common for us to experience muscle, bone, and nerve pain. Fibromyalgia, a condition that cause widespread pain affecting multiple body parts, is also more common among people over the age of 50. A new study shows that non-restorative sleep, sleeping the proper amount of hours yet still feeling tired […]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, it’s only fitting that we discuss how being in love affects the way we sleep. Falling madly in love is often associated with a lack of sleep. Scientists are now able to provide us with insight as to why we miss out on the world of snooze when preoccupied with […]
Sleep has been a booming topic in the last few years as an essential way to keep healthy, and for good reason. Sleep deprivation increases serious health risks, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and early death. If that doesn’t grab your attention, it is estimated that sleep deprivation costs American corporations $63.2 billion a […]
The increased heart risks that are associated with having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have been well established by numerous studies. However, a new study set out to find exactly what is it about OSA that makes it predictor of cardiovascular events. OSA is a chronic sleep disorder that is characterized by paused breathing during sleep, […]
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