Ways to Prevent Back Pain While Sleeping
Waking up after a rough night of sleep is bound to put us in a bad mood the next morning, especially when it’s due to back pain. Here are some things you can try to increase your quality of sleep and get some relief: Take a shower after dinner: A hot shower or bath can […]
Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes with Extra Sleep
For many people, it isn’t uncommon to make do with getting 6 hours of sleep a night during the week. The lack of sleep can lead to plenty of significant health risks such as, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Catching up on sleep can be beneficial to our health. New research shows that getting […]
New Brain Technology May Alert Sleepy Drivers
Technology is improving to help keep drivers from falling asleep at the wheel. Researchers in England are looking to combine high-speed eye tracking and electroencephalography (EEG) brain recording to get an understanding for what is happening in the brain while the eyes are moving. This understanding will allow drivers to be notified when they are dozing […]
8 Ways to Sleep Better During the Day
Many people working night shifts find sleeping during the day very difficult. Getting a good day’s rest is complicated from the sunlight beaming into the bedroom, to the noises from outside. Follow these 8 tips to make sleeping during the day easier: 1. Feel free to unwind: Don’t pressure yourself to get to bed immediately. […]
Have Sleep Apnea and COPD? Receiving CPAP Can Prolong Your Life
People with both sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can extend their lives by treating the sleep disorder. Researchers from Brown University found that treatment of sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) lowers the risk of death for people with both health issues. The information is based off a study that included 10,272 outpatients. 3,396 […]
Expecting a Bundle of Joy? Basic Sleep Tips for Pregnant Women
A good night’s rest may be difficult to achieve before pregnancy and may seem impossible during one. Bad sleep habits prior to pregnancy can carry on making common pregnancy sleep disturbances such as snoring, leg cramps, and nausea even worse. Use these helpful sleep tips to help you get your best rest, before and after […]
Lack of Sleep Leads to Bigger Portion Sizes
Another possible reason that sleep has been associated with weight gain and obesity has been revealed in a new study. Sleep deprived people often opt for bigger portion sizes. The study included 16 men of normal weight, who were asked to pick how much food they wanted from a buffet style presentation of meals and snacks. The first time […]
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