Our daily habits have a huge impact on our snooze, including what we eat. However, a new study is making headlines for finding that how long teenagers sleep may be affecting their diet. Researchers from Penn State presented their research at the American Heart Association EPI/Lifestyle 2015, which included data on 342 teenagers and their […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep disorder that is affecting many communities all across the world, including women preparing to give birth. According to new research that was presented over the weekend at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, researchers in Thailand have found that OSA is significant present in obese, pregnant women with […]
While there is no better feeling than sleeping in your own bed, sometimes life forces us to take a snooze in some uncomfortable places. Learning how to take advantage of sleep in any situation can boost your energy, productivity and protect your health. A recent study even found that a 30 minute nap can strengthen […]
Consistently missing sleep during the week can have some serious consequences on your health. According to new research that was presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, losing as little as 30 minutes of sleep a night on weekdays can significantly impact insulin resistance and obesity risk. As we live in such a fast […]
Thanks to the start of Daylight Saving Time, we all lost an hour of our precious sleep last night. Now, this change may not seem like much, but according to The Huffington Post, the Monday after the clock moves forward is associated with an increased number of car accidents, heart attacks and work-related injuries. Even […]
There is a lot of power in a good night’s sleep, including its ability to affect what you eat. Without proper sleep you’ll not only pack on unwanted pounds, but you’ll decrease your productivity, weaken your immune system, and increases your chances of serious health diseases. Before you fall apart from sleep deprivation, check out […]
Your brain is always hard at work while you sleep, and researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have been exploring this ability even further. Senior study investigator Dr. Gryorgy Buzsaki, the Biggs Professor of Neural Sciences at NYU Langone and its Neuroscience Institute, along with his team have found that our brain cells are responsible […]
Making the decision between watching another episode of Game of Thrones or going to sleep on time can be a hard one. However, late night TV binges can set back the productivity of your whole day, and over time increase your risk of serious health risks that stem from poor sleep. The Huffington Post encourages you […]
Australian researchers say that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can improve their symptoms with better sleep at night. Their results showed that combining a behavioral sleep intervention with helping parents learn methods to better deal with behavioral problems related to ADHD can lead to daytime improvement of symptoms. Reuters tells us that during their […]
While it isn’t uncommon to occasionally struggle to fall asleep, chronic insomnia is a real threat to the health millions of people in our nation. According to a new study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, persistent or chronic insomnia brings much greater risks than intermittent insomnia. The basis of insomnia is not being […]
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