Energy drinks and digital devices may have doubled the number of teenagers affected by sleep disorders in Finland. As reported by The Guardian, according to research conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 10% of teenage boys and 20% of teenage girls are suffering from chronic fatigue. Chronic sleep loss has been linked obesity, […]
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12 Words to Add to Your Sleep Vocabulary
As sleep continues to get its much deserved time in the spotlight, you may began to hear terms you’ve never heard before. To help make learning about shut-eye an easier experience or just to sound cool, check out these 15 words and definitions provided by About.com to expand your sleep vocabulary: 1. Bruxism: The involuntary […]
How to Sleep Like a Baby Every Night
Are you familiar with the term “sleeping like a baby?” Nothing gets in-between babies and their snooze, a priority adults often neglect. And, according to renowned sleep expert Dr. James Maas, when it comes to getting sleep, adults should do things more like babies do. In an article we found on The Huffington Post, Dr. […]
The Risky Game of Sleep Deprivation
While you may be counting down to get back to the world of zombies that is The Walking Dead, sleep loss has created an epidemic all around us in reality. Without the proper amount of shut-eye, the risk of developing serious health conditions increases, including cancer, heart disease, depression, and diabetes. Numerous studies have also […]
Study Links Poor Sleep to Firefighter Deaths
According to a new study, almost 40% of firefighters are suffering from at least one sleep disorder. Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine just last month, this new research led by Laura K. Barger, an associate physiologist in BWH’s Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, may explain why so the two leading causes […]
8 Sleep-Promoting Gifts to Give This Christmas
Just about everyone could use the gift of better sleep, and what better way to help someone achieve it by literally making it possible? Sleep-promoting gifts can be way more interesting to receive that a standard gift. The Huffington Post is making your Christmas shopping easier with these awesome recommendations! 1. Charging station: It’s important […]
10 Quick Tips to Get Ready for Refreshing Sleep
It’s clear that many American’s aren’t getting the proper amount of sleep. The National Geographic Channel may have just aired their ‘Sleepless in America’ special, but they aren’t done helping you obtain refreshing shut-eye: Check out their suggestions to get ready for sleep success every night: 1. Keep a regular sleep schedule: It’s important to […]
5 Myths Holding You Back From Nap Time
Who’s ready for nap time later today? Some of you may be shaking your head, believing that naps aren’t really that big a deal or simply a waste of time. However, in an effort to spread the power of nap time, The Huffington Post has shed some light on the most common myths about napping: […]
Treating Your Sleep Apnea May Bring You More Happiness
The link between sleep and happiness isn’t new in sleep medicine, but there is new research that people with obstructive sleep apnea should know about. Researchers at the University of Calgary, Canada found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea who received continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy or a mandibular advancement device (MAD) to treatment […]
Movements Help May Diagnose Sleep Problems in Children
While everyone needs quality sleep; it is especially true for children as they need shut-eye to support their critical growth and development. However, diagnosing sleep problems in children is entirely different than adults, making new research from The University of Adelaide quite significant. On his journey to obtain his PhD in the School of Medical […]
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