A Consistent Bedtime for Children Be Key to Good Behavior
According to British researchers, children without a regular bedtime are more likely to behave worse than children with a consistent one. The Huffington Post tells us that data was reviewed from more than 10,000 children enrolled in the Millennium Cohort Study, a long-term study of babies born in the U.K. in 2001 and 2002. When […]
Long Naps Linked to Diabetes
While afternoon naps are rewarded for their cognitive benefits by some studies, others have suggested naps can be linked to negative effects. A new study has found that people who nap longer than others are at a higher risk for diabetes, suggesting that the duration of naps can affect the body differently. Researchers analyzed data […]
Do Smells Affect The Quality of Your Sleep?
If you can’t sleep at night, you may need to move your laundry basket out of your bedroom. Febreze, known for their variety of air effects, candles, and car vent clips, just recently released their new Sleep Serenity line of soothing scents, which aims to get you in the mood for a night of peaceful […]
Sleep Apnea Increases Car Accident Risks
A recent study found that car accidents and “near misses” were more likely to occur among those with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a sleep disorder in which a person stops breathing or breathes too shallowly for periods of time while sleeping. Men, in particular, were more likely to get into a car […]
Can We Cut Back On Sleep As We Get Older?
Most people think about the short-term when they about the effects of not getting enough sleep. A new, small study suggests that harmful effects of not sleeping enough can be problematic over the long-term as well. Beta-amyloid, a protein found in the brain, tends to form into clusters and eventually into the plague that is […]
Is Your Job Hazardous To Your Sleep?
Given the amount of time and effort we put into our jobs, it should not be a surprise that our work can be harmful to our sleep. Rotating schedules, overnight or early morning hours, extensive traveling, and high stress responsibilities can prevent you from achieving a healthy sleep schedule and increase the risk of chronic […]
Understanding Nocturnal Teeth Grinding
While the occurrence of grinding teeth is not new, it is only recently that we have come to understand why it occurs, particularly during sleep. Teeth clenching or grinding, a behavior known as bruxism, is a common problem that can lead to broken teeth, enamel damage, headaches, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Bruxism is defined […]
Sleep Apnea Severity Connected to Death Risk
While previous studies only looked at the link between obstructive sleep apnea severity and death risk in Western populations, a new study has focused on Koreans. As sleep problems are growing around the world, researchers are able to learn from different populations to solve more sleep mysteries. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine study is […]
Get Ahead Of Your Snoring Problems
It is estimated that around 90 million people in the United States snore. It can be embarrassing and also annoying as it prevents you and your partner from getting a restful night’s sleep. Often times disrupted sleep causes you to wake up tired and grumpy the next day. Snoring is a noise that is created […]
Hints That You May Need More Sleep
It is easy to contribute some of our problems to the wrong things, but luckily some of them can be solved by simply getting more sleep. Any of these issues sound familiar? You’re Insatiable. If you have not skipped breakfast or amped up your gym routine, a lack of sleep could be the culprit behind […]
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