According to a National Sleep Foundation poll, 92% of people believe that a comfortable mattress is important to a getting a good night of sleep. However, even though we spend one third of our lives sleeping, many of us haven’t equipped our bedrooms for the long haul. Studies have shown that the proper amount […]
Scientists may have solved another mystery regarding sleep. According to a new study, researchers discovered the sleep “switch” that informs our brain that it’s time for sleep. The discovery happened while researchers from Oxford University’s Centre for Neural Circuits and Behavior were studying fruit flies. This “switch” controls the activity of neurons in the brain […]
Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder in which a person stops breathing multiple times during sleep. Its severity may be a predictor of the aggressiveness of malignant skin melanoma, or skin cancer, according to a recent study. A link between sleep apnea and mortality, as well between sleep apnea and the incident rate of […]
Insomnia is known to cost the U.S. $63 billion every year, as it affects workers’ productivity. Additionally, it can lead to high healthcare costs for the insomniac. If you are looking to cash in on savings, treating your insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could be a great place to start. A new study is […]
Is it possible to decrease the effects of sleep deprivation by simply believing you are well-rested? A new study suggests that the placebo effect of thinking you had a great night of sleep can improve your cognitive abilities. Researchers at Colorado College included 164 students in a study, telling were them that a new technique […]
New research is strengthening the link between sleep apnea and stroke-related injuries. People who have had their brainstems affected by a stroke are more likely to develop sleep apnea, compared to those who have a stroke which affected another area of the brain. The study included 355 ischemic stroke patients, average age 65, of which […]
According to The Huffington Post, people may report having similar dreams, but the meanings behind them can be completely different depending on backgrounds and culture. However, there are common symbols and images in dreams that have developed meanings which are generally accepted: Being Chased:During a dream, it often causes such a great amount of anxiety […]
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