Imagine yourself swaying in a gentle breeze with the warmth of the sun on your face and iced tea in hand on a nice spring afternoon. If that sounds relaxing, it just may be time to move your afternoon nap into a hammock, which one study suggests boasts big benefits for your nap time. The […]
A nightmare is the perfect way to ruin a great night of sleep. The vision of being chased by a shadowy figure, being taunted, or being locked in a box filling with water can be enough to wake you up and keep you up, leading to a long day with no energy. To get back […]
When it comes to getting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treated, a new study suggests where someone receives care does matter. Study results showed that patients who opted to get treated by a sleep specialist and accredited sleep centers are twice as likely to stick to their positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy treatment, compared to those […]
Despite many past experiments that tried to prove that chronic sleep loss was safe, sleep deprivation can pose serious risks to your life. American record holder Randy Gardner, intentionally went without sleep for 264.5 hours, or 11 days and 24 minutes, in which he suffered hallucinations, moodiness, paranoia, and many other psychological effects. Though you […]
According to an analysis of voter turnout, people are more likely to vote when they’ve had more sleep. This newly published research is significant to those in politics, suggesting that the date of the November election being after daylight savings time has an effect on who will win. Political scientist Robert Utbatsch, who found the […]
Have you ever wondered exactly happens while you sleep? Sleep restores your body every night to prepare for the next day. Here’s a list of how specific regions of your body are affected by sleep: Your eyes: As you get into deep sleep, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep begins. Your eyes move quickly for up […]
Frequent travelers know that all hotel beds aren’t made equal. Some beds at hotels cause you to toss and turn, while others make it difficult to check out. The Four Seasons is aiming to make every stay with them the best with its new customizable sleep experience. After a survey conducted by Ipsos in 2013 […]
Are we alone? That’s a question that may or may not be answered in our lifetime, but with TV shows such as Ancient Aliens ,and popular movies like District 9 and Independence Day, the alien question may be unconsciously on a lot of our minds. For years, we’ve heard reports from people who claim to be abducted by aliens; with […]
People don’t just take sleeping pills for insomnia, but also during stressful times and while traveling. The side effects of sleep aids may not be considered by some, since many are easily available as over-the-counter drugs, or through a prescription. Prescribed sleeping pills are often benzodiazepines, and may include sedative medications, while most over-the-counter sleeping […]
When was the last time you had a weird dream? The meaning of dreams is often associated with our mental health and how we feel about events in our lives. However, recent research has linked dreaming to our physical and mental health as well. You have a fever: In our fast paced society, it is […]
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