Sleep and stress can be a vicious cycle, the more stressed you are the more you need sleep, but may not be able to rest because of said stress. So it’s not surprising to find that sleep deprivation is a major source of stress for U.S. adults. One solution to calming your body before sleep […]
Sleep apnea causes difficultly breathing at night, which can lead to obesity, fatigue and many additional health concerns. The most highly recommended treatment for apnea is CPAP, a machine connected to a mask, which is worn at night to produce continuous positive airway pressure. But a new study have found that CPAP may do more […]
A study conducted at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, found that at least two hours of exposure to a tablet device reduced melatonin, a hormone that helps promotes sleep, levels by twenty-two percent. Melatonin also regulates your internal clock and plays a role in the sleep cycle. This is a concern for researchers since 90 percent […]
A new study has found that a brief siesta in the afternoon is exactly what the brain needs to operate at its best. Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley collected 39 young adults and asked them to take a memory-based test, then let 20 of the participants take an 100 minute nap. The […]
For many of us, a daily cup of joe in the morning is as routine as brushing our teeth or combing our hair. Forty-three percent of Americans are likely to drink coffee or some form of caffeine to get a jolt of energy. But what they may not know is that it takes six […]
Sometimes getting to sleep isn’t the problem. Sometimes, we’re asleep for a few hours and then for no apparent reason, wake up—and stay awake. Experiencing this problem for an extended period of time could be an indication of insomnia, and should be discussed with your doctor. But, keep these tips in mind next time you’re […]
Taking over five years, and a grant of $651,999 to complete, a study has found unprecedented evidence linking a common prescription sleep aid to improved verbal memory. Sara C. Mednick, a psychologist at the University of California, Riverside and her team examined the effects that the sleep aids Ambien and Xyrem had on 49 women […]
Some sleep positions are better for us than others. And, we would all certainly like to make the most out of the time we spend in bed once we get there. So, here are a couple of popular positions that people choose when they sleep, and how they can affect your body: •On your stomach: […]
According to a new study, primary doctors may be able to treat basic cases of sleep apnea, after completing training on the disorder. It was previously believed that going to a specialist for a sleep study was necessary. Dr. Doug McEvoy and his team in Daw Park, Australia closely watched over sleep apnea treatment for […]
People that ate a smaller variety of foods were found to get less sleep, according to a new study. Dr. Michael A. Grandner of the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology led the study, and commented, saying, “Overall, people who sleep 7 – 8 hours each night differ in terms of their […]
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