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 […]
According to new research reported by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, sleep could play a huge role of patients beating cancer. The results of lead study author Amanda Phipps of the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center were presented at SLEEP 2015 on Wednesday, which suggests that frequent snoring and […]
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 […]
It can be difficult to get back to sleep after awakening during the night as you become more anxious to enjoy dreamland once again. More frustration arises as you stare at the clock watching your precious sleep time drift away. For the occasional bout of insomnia that we all get at times, try these tips […]
The cost of insomnia can kill you—literally. According Dr. Michael J. Breus, a world-renowned sleep expert, we should be aware of the findings of a recent study conducted by researchers in Norway, which he shared on his blog, “The Insomnia Blog.” Data was collected over a 14-year period from a total of 54,399 men and women […]
Sleep issues can diminish your quality of life, negatively impacting your mood, energy, and cognition as well as make current health problems even worse. According to an article we found on The Huffington Post, those consequences of poor sleep are affecting approximately 70% of women with breast cancer, with more than 60% suffering from insomnia. […]
Insomnia may seem like a sleep disorder you can cope with, accepting your poor sleep as the norm. However, many people may not realize that insomnia is the reason for their low energy, poor outlook, and lack of concentration. While the sleep disorder is characterized as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or experiencing sleep that […]
According to new research, people suffering from insomnia and other sleep issues have an increased sensitivity to pain. The fascinating study was conducted by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and included more than 10,400 adults who had been enrolled in a large, long-term Norwegian health study. Participants were asked various questions about […]
Night shift workers often face cognitive impairment as they complete tasks through the night. However, a new study shared by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests the reason is strongly linked to insomnia rather sleepiness. Published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the study included 34 night shift workers, […]
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