As we age, we tend to have less vivid and reliable memories than we did when we were younger. New research coming from the University of California, Berkeley, points to a lack of deep sleep amongst the elderly, which may be the culprit for memory loss. Deep sleep is sometimes called “slow wave sleep,” which […]
Parents frequently struggle with diagnosing and relieving their young children of common sleep problems. If your toddler is experiencing issues related to rest for an extended period of time you should consult your pediatrician. However, here are a few problems that many children face and how to address them: Sweating – Toddlers experiencing nighttime sweats […]
It’s no secret that a burger and fries from your favorite fast food chain is highly enjoyable—hence why the term “guilty pleasure” is often used to describe one’s feelings about drive-thru dining. However, in a study from St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Columbia University, in New York, it was shown that tired people are aroused […]
Following the attacks on September 11th sleep clinics all across the country saw large spikes in insomnia; this is not an uncommon occurrence after a highly publicized emotional event. The question looms, why is sleep disturbed in individuals who are seemingly unharmed and in no foreseeable danger as a result of a nationally tragedy? Sleep […]
A study conducted last year demonstrated a connection between the levels of pain those with Rheumatoid Arthritis experienced and the quality of sleep they got – as well as their mood during the day. Prior to this research, it was thought that there was a connection between pain and quality of sleep. However, this had […]
According to a new study from the Madigan Army Medical Center located in Tacoma, Washington, the average servicemen gets only 5.74 hours of sleep a night. In comparison, the National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get about 7- 9 hours of sleep per night. Data for this study was collected from sleep analyses done at […]
Bed bugs are a very real pest threat in American homes. The word “bug”; although often used to signify a host of other insects, actually specifically means bed bug in its original sense and nothing else. They feed primarily on warm human blood without being noticed and their name derives from the preferred habitat of […]
Most are familiar with the age old “nightcap,” drinking a modest alcoholic beverage in an effort to get to sleep – and stay asleep – more quickly. However, this is not entirely true. While for some, alcohol helps them ease into sleep more quickly; it has adverse affects on the quality of sleep one gets. […]
Many times it is difficult for parents to get their children to sleep, and a new study shows that it has remained hard to get children to sleep for at least the past 100-years. Researchers have dug deep looking for every study about children’s sleep from the past 112-years and found at least 300 such […]
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, at minimum, 40 million Americans suffer from consistent sleep disorders every year. Additionally, 20 million more Americans are sporadically affected by sleep disorders. In our fast paced, seemingly 24-7-365 society, it’s getting harder and harder to get a good night’s rest. From room temperature, to […]
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