There is a list of negative health effects that not getting enough sleep has been linked to, and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they know why. While working with mice, they found a gene called SIRT1, which is linked to aging. But, it also regulates our circadian rhythm and sleep. By engineering […]
Sleep apnea, a condition in which a person stops breathing frequently during sleep, is known to affect about 12 million American adults, even though many have not been formally diagnosed. The diagnosis is made after a sleep test determines that a person stops breathing for 10 seconds or more at least 5 times an […]
According to researchers at Penn State University, people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), benefit more from their prescribed treatments if they have a consistent bedtime routine. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (CPAP) is a popular in-home treatment for OSA that must be adhered to consistently for the majority of sleep hours each night in order […]
It can be difficult to get to sleep on a plane, so here are a few tips to help you make the most of that long flight: 1. Choose your seat wisely: It isn’t always possible, but selecting your seat prior to boarding can be crucial. If you are seated near a restroom, the […]
Although they slept the same amount per night, those who exercise report sleeping better than those who do not. This finding comes from National Sleep Foundation’s 2013 Sleep in America® poll. Over three quarters of those surveyed who exercised said that they experienced very good to fairly good sleep in the past week. Only a […]
Sleep apnea has been linked to a number of health issues such as brain tumors, and an increased risk for cancer later on in life, according to a new study. Huang Chun-hao, who is the director of the sleep center at Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital in Chiayi County, Taiwain, China, began the study over […]
Scientists have concluded a new study that found when people get less sleep, they are less resistant to pain. A link between those suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, a lack of sleep, and higher pain levels the next day has been proven recently. However, assessing the ability for normal, healthy, adults to withstand pain in relation […]
Most people find facing Monday mornings to be a tortuous event, and it turns out that the culprit could be Sunday night. A survey reported that 39% of its more 3,000 respondents said they had the most trouble sleeping on Sundays. Of the 39%, 70% of them said it takes them 30 minutes or more […]
According to recent study, there is a strong link between worsened PTSD symptoms and poor sleep, after suffering a heart attack. Poor sleep factors include bad overall sleep, sleeping pill use, sleep disturbances and short sleep duration. PTSD is often caused by a traumatic event, and it typically affects war veterans, or people who have […]
New smartphone apps and standalone units aim to help people sleep better. But are the accurate? Are they reliable? Do they work at all? These are questions that come to many people’s minds as they gaze in amazement at descriptions for apps and gadgets that claim to improve your sleep, or lose weight, and so […]
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