The History of Pillows
While pillows today are known for their comfort, history reveals that this was not always the case. In the past, pillows ranged from simple stones to wooden stands. Pillows are known to have existed in ancient Egypt and even as far back as Mesopotamia. Egyptians made lavish headrests made of solid wood. They were carved […]
Are We Approaching Sleep the Wrong Way?
Could it be that 8 hours of uninterrupted rest a night is not the end-all, be-all of sleep? We are told incessantly that to lead happy, productive lives, it is optimal for adults attain between 7-9 hours of sleep a night (according to the National Sleep Foundation). This is becoming increasingly hard, with the advent […]
New Study Points to Poor Sleep Leading to Dementia
According to a new study by Mayo Clinic, men who suffered from REM (rapid eye movement) sleep behavior disorder relatively early in life were five times as likely to develop Lewy Body Dementia later on down the road. REM sleep behavior disorder is a condition wherein the body does not automatically paralyze itself during […]
The Invention of CPAP Machine
The first Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine was developed by Australian researcher, Dr. Colin Sullivan during the early 1980s. The invention is considered a landmark development in the treatment of sleep apnea. His machine contained a reversed vacuum cleaner motor which blew into the patient’s nasal passage, using tubing to keep the airway open. […]
Birth Outcomes in Pregnant Women Linked to Sleep Quality
Poor sleep quality could be affecting the birth outcomes for many pregnant women, especially if suffering from depression. A study conducted by the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine found that less sleep in pregnant women caused a disruption in their immune systems, especially in women with depression. These fluctuations of the immune system could […]
Significant Moments in the Study of Sleep Medicine
It is believed that the study of sleep has existed since the beginning of time. Researchers find it difficult to pinpoint any particular person, date or event that began sleep research. There are very few, if any, medical specialties that do not intersect with the study of sleep. It is a multidisciplinary science. Here are […]
Natural Light Improves Sleep
Employees who have offices with windows sleep longer at night, have a higher quality of sleep, are more active during the day and have a higher quality of life. Experts have known that exposure to light helps regulate your circadian rhythm, (your sleep and wake cycle) and improves your mood, productivity and general health, but […]
Sudden Cardiac Death and Sleep Apnea Linked
Obstructive sleep apnea may increase the possibly of sudden cardiac arrest. An in depth study over fifteen years, following ten thousand people with possible sleep apnea, found that OSA was associated with a serious increased risk of sudden cardiac death, as well as other cardiovascular conditions. The three strongest predicators of risk for cardiac arrest […]
Good Quality Sleep Means Less Fighting Between Couples
A study conduced at UC Berkeley found that after a bad night’s sleep couples are more likely to have disagreements. There have been additional studies from University of Pittsburgh in 2011 that uncovered similar results, but stated that it was only when wives reported having trouble sleeping that there was martial conflict, and that […]
Poor Sleep Linked to Poor Skin Health
Estée Lauder Companies Inc. partnered with University Hospitals Case Medical Center, released a study showing that people who sleep less at night have poorer skin health and skin that ages more quickly. This is the first study of its kind that links sleep deprivation and skin damage. Participants of this study were sixty premenopausal women […]
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