The connection between poor sleep and getting sick isn’t just a myth. New research led by the University of California-San Francisco found that getting 6 hours of sleep or less each night is associated with being four times more likely to catch a cold when exposed to the virus, compared to sleeping more than 7 […]
According to a new study, poor sleep could encourage more negative effects of stress for students. Research from Concordia University’s Center for Clinical Research in Health and the PERFORM Centre shows that quality sleep serves as a buffer to protect children from the impact of stress on their cortisol levels, which regulates immune, cardiovascular and […]
As children are getting back to school this month, the adjustment from summer relaxation may bring some unwanted stress. According to a new study, the changes in sleep patterns, routines and stress increase the amount of headaches children experience during fall season. While some children may just want to hold on to the fun of […]
Poor sleep has been shown to increase serious health risks by numerous studies, but it may also be linked to longevity. According to a new study, insomnia symptoms could be a predictor for early death for older men. The Huffington Post tells us that researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that over their […]
Could your sleeping position help protect your health? According to researchers at Stony Brook University, sleeping on your side may allow your brain to remove neurotoxins much more efficiently, compared to collecting shut-eye on your back or stomach. The waste removal process that occurs as you snooze is critical to reduce the risk of developing […]
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) has been getting plenty of praise from researchers and sleep medicine professionals. Earlier this year, the drug-free treatment was found to be especially effective in reducing the insomnia of our U.S military veterans, potentially saving lives as the sleep disorder can increase suicidal thoughts, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. […]
New research is strengthening the link between poor sleep and the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a press release shared by the European Society of Cardiology, the research was a part of a long-term World Health Organization (WHO) program and an additional “psychosocial” sub-study. “Mortality from cardiovascular diseases accounts for nearly […]
In your quest to maintain a healthy weight and a fantastic summer body, you may want consider getting more quality sleep. Published in the SAGE journal, Journal of Health Psychology, a new paper suggests that sleep disruptions can lead you to consume excessive calories, thereby increasing your risk for chronic health conditions. In addition, the […]
Sleep issues aren’t new to those who work in health care, but a new study suggests that insomnia may significantly impact the treatment of their patients. Published online in the journal Sleep, lead study author Dr. Venkatesh Basappa Krishnamurthy and his team found that the sleep disorder decreases empathy health care workers feel toward their […]
According to new research, consistently getting quality sleep is important to our future health as it has a huge influence over our lifestyle choices. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the study has provided evidence that poor sleep makes us more likely to make unhealthy lifestyle decisions by collecting data from 37, 508 adults […]
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