According to two new studies, the amount of sleep you get every night may have a significant effect on your risk for depression. Sleeping too little, and too much, was linked to depression in adults, while sleeping too little was linked to depression in adolescents. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, University of […]
For some people conversation doesn’t simply cease during their bedtime. Sleep talking, or somniloquy, is a sleep disorder in which an unconscious person talks while they sleep. Interestingly, it ranges in severity with some sleepers communicating when talked to, while others communicate without being triggered; it can be gibberish, rants that don’t make sense or […]
Vanda Pharmaceuticals intends on bringing better sleep to thousands of people across the United States. Their new drug, Hetlioz was just very recently approved by U.S health regulators. Hetlioz will be used to regulate the natural internal body clocks, or circadian rhythms, of patients who are blind, helping the sleep better with a normal sleep […]
Making the commitment to sleep 7-9 hours every night can be a significant boost to your overall health and well-being. Studies have shown sleep deprivation is a sure way to pack on unwanted pounds, leading people to consume at least 500 calories more than people who have had sufficient sleep. Eating more healthy foods can […]
You have probably noticed that when you wake up a number of times throughout the night, you don’t feel at your best in the morning. According to a new study, disrupted sleep sleep be causing more issues that simply a bad day, it can speed up the growth of cancer cells because of a weakened […]
The countdown to Spring maybe in effect but, it doesn’t change the fact that getting out of a bed on cold winter mornings are are still battles we must fight each morning. Staying in bed more than you should can lead to frequent awakenings at night, decreased enthusiasm, and insomnia. To resist the urge to hibernate […]
Do you spend time on your phone in bed after turning off the lights, but before going to sleep? By now, we are sure that you have heard that watching television before your bedtime can negatively impact your sleep. Smartphones are also a new distraction that we just can’t seem to put to down until […]
Take a look around your bedroom. Does it remind you that your laundry needs to be done, vacuuming wouldn’t hurt, and bring other stress-inducing thoughts to mind? Your bedroom should promote relaxation, peace and most important of all, sleep. Your bedroom sanctuary has a significant impact on your sleep quantity and quality. Distractions, noises, and […]
Many people resent sleep, seeing it as a waste of time when they could be doing other things. If you are one of those people, prepare to be slightly jealous. In the fascinating world of how animals sleep, seals are next in the spotlight. As they sleep in the water, seals turn off half of […]
For the millions of people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and their spouses, relief may not be too far off. A recent study has published the results of a phase III test trial regarding a possible additional treatment for OSA, mild electronic stimulation therapy. Currently, the top treatments for OSA are continuous positive […]
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