Thanks to amazing services such as Netflix and Hulu, going on a TV binge is now easier than ever. However, according to a new small survey, all of that binge-watching may have a huge effect on your sleep. The survey was conducted by SleepRate, a service that uses a heart rate monitor and a person’s smartphone […]
The list of serious health risks that have been linked with sleep apnea just got longer. According to a new study by researchers in Taiwan, people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a higher risk for developing osteoporosis, compared to those who don’t have the sleep disorder. In Taiwan 1,377 participants who were diagnosed with […]
Research tells us that a lack of sleep and disrupted sleep can lead to health problems, including those associated with metabolic issues. Based on a new review of studies, experts are suggesting that sleep might be a helpful medication to prescribe for the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders. The review of the previous studies, […]
Are you single or in a relationship? A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago is suggesting that your sleep patterns reveal a lot about your love life. Based on data from more than 500 graduate students, sleep patterns were found to have an effect on the human behavior of both men and […]
You could be hitting the gym hard, and eating right in the hopes of attaining a perfect beach body, but a lack of sleep could keep you from hitting your goal. Getting proper sleep every night is essential to any weight loss program. It’ll help keep your waistline in check and give you the energy […]
With more people struggling to get enough sleep each night, it’s no surprise that sleeping pills may appear to be the quick way to solve the problem. However, many doctors encourage their patients to try to win the battle with sleep without medications first, and with good reason. According to researchers at the University of […]
For people with chronic pain, getting enough exercise and sleep are an important part of managing pain levels. According to a new study, sleep quality also has an important role in also keeping them active. Published in the journal PLOS ONE, the study shows that sleep is linked to physical activity for people with chronic […]
Often times snoring is seen as an annoying, embarrassing habit, but there are innumerable reasons to take snoring seriously. People whose snoring can be contributed to sleep apnea have a 40% greater chance of dying earlier than their peers. Here are the health conditions linked to both snoring and sleep apnea that you may not […]
What if you could create your perfect dream every night? The age of dream control may be sooner than you think with the results of a recent 2-year long dream study. In 2010, Psychologist Richard Wiseman from the University of Hertfordshire worked with app developers YUZA to create “Dream: ON,” an app for iPhone users […]
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