With the next full moon set appear on October 8th, it may time to make note of the folklore regarding the moon affecting our sleep. Conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, a new study has found a link between lunar phases and sleep patterns. Using 47 healthy adults between the ages […]
The new school year is in full swing and many parents are rightfully concerned about how their children’s sleep is being affected, especially teenagers. With school start times that don’t agree with them, tons of assignments due, extracurricular activities and other numerous responsibilities, teenagers have a hard time getting the right amount of sleep they […]
Caffeine can easily be named America’s favorite drug, but its negative effects on sleep are often overlooked by many. This commonly used stimulant is everywhere, including coffee, soda, energy drinks, green tea, chocolate and even some over-the-counter medications. Recently, NBC News reported that adults in the U.S. are only sleeping on average 6 hours and […]
The dangers of not having your sleep apnea treated should not be taken lightly, including risks of health conditions, brain damage and an earlier death. However, there is great news for people who are worried about the damage already caused by the sleep disorder. A new study is the first to show that the white […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnDfPpUC_jg I can admit that I’m guilty of sending a few texts and checking various social media platforms before going to bed, not considering the blue light exposure. However, my seemingly harmless actions, along with those of the millions of other people who are doing the same, can have negative health consequences if performed on […]
Do you believe that you are affected by the sound of your alarm each morning? That’s the question The Huffington Post sought to answer this past weekend. Of course, I don’t know too many people, if any, who are thrilled about any type of alarm to their long work day ahead. But I think we […]
What are your reasons for making sleep a priority in your life? You may want to add another reason to your list thanks to the frightening results of a new study published this month in the journal Neurology. Lead researcher Claire E. Sexton, DPhil with the University of Oxford and her team found that while […]
When was the last time you took a nap? Research has shown that naps are a great way to naturally boost your energy, alertness, creativity, memory and productivity halfway through a long day. However, it’s important to follow some guidelines in order to get all the benefits that napping provides. Here’s some expert advice we […]
If you’ve ever woken up suddenly from a deep sleep, feeling dazed, confused and couldn’t recall the experience later, you could have a sleep disorder known as “sleep drunkenness.” With the CDC estimating that 50-70 million adults in the U.S. have a sleep or wakefulness disorder, there is a great chance that you may have […]
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