Results from a study conducted on 10,000 Australian women have led researchers to believe that sleep disorders are a major factor in the onset of depression in women between the ages of 21 and 25. After years of tossing and turning during the night, an ever increasing sleep debt builds and manifests itself in mood […]
Sleep disorders are on the rise in the United States, with more that 40 million Americans living with chronic, “long-term sleep disorders,” according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. It is no surprise, then, that many—some disturbing—actions and experiences while asleep are cropping up as well. Are you familiar with any of the things on […]
A new study has found that letting teenagers sleep in on the weekend may be beneficial for their neurological development. The research was completed at the University of California at Davis, and included monitoring the brain activity of 67 adolescents going through puberty. Brain “pruning,” is a process wherein which the mind undergoes structural changes […]
Many studies have determined that regular exercise has a positive impact on sleep quality. But, what is the best time to exercise? Should one exercise before they sleep? The answer is not cut and dry. Chris Colwell, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and bio-behavioral sciences at the University of California, says that, “Light exercise and […]
Dreams can be tantalizing and terrifying, surreal and so real – all at the same time. But, what happens when we dream? Many people suggest that dreams have meaning; and to take heed of the scenes that play out while we sleep. Others believe it is a way for our minds to deal with all […]
Sufferers of sleep apnea are more likely to fall asleep while driving, according to research that used simulated driving courses to test people with and without the disorder. The results indicate that individuals with sleep apnea are twice as likely to nod off at least momentarily than their peers without the disorder. Dr. Mark Elliott […]
Many professional hockey players are not getting enough sleep. Furthermore, scores of players are using the prescription sleep-aid drug Ambien to help themselves doze off. The National Hockey League has taken notice of this problem and has taken steps in an attempt to minimize the issues. The NHL’s Players’ Association spokesman, Jonathan Weatherdon commented on […]
A new study points to better quality sleep, when people listened to the sound of their own brain rotating as they slept. Previously, many thought that white or ambient noise machines would increase the quality of one’s sleep dramatically. However, the research from the University of Tubingen in Germany questions if it’s really the best […]
An overhaul of one’s lifestyle to improve sleep quality can be difficult and time consuming—although worth it! But, today, we’ve got 10 tips that you can use when you need to get to sleep quickly! 1. Take a warm shower before bed: Your body’s temperature decreases naturally as you lie in bed and drift off to sleep. […]
Parents in Stockholm, Sweden often set up their babies to nap outdoors; it’s a practice that goes back as far as many can remember. Temperatures in Sweden dip to about 20°F during winter, and when factoring in the wind-chill, it can feel as cold as -4°F. So, what then, drives these parents to have their […]
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