Sleep disorders are a particularly costly problem in the workplace, costing developed countries millions of dollars a year in lost revenue due to mistakes and inefficiency. Researchers believe that workplace bullying is one contributing factor to this problem. A study of over 7,000 adult workers from south-east France showed that not only was workplace bullying […]
The benefits of getting good quality sleep on a regular basis are well documented, and as people age the benefits of quality sleep only increase. A study shows, however, that the way the body ages naturally may contribute to sleep disorders. A study of 970 people aged 30 to 60 years of age suggests that […]
According to a new study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescent athletes who get eight hours or more of sleep per night are 68% less likely to be injured. Researchers asked 7-12 grade students questions about how often and regularly they played sports, as well as their sleep habits. They found that the students […]
Parasomnias are a unique group of individuals who sleep walk, sleep eat, sleep drive, and even sleep sex. Sleep walking and similar behavior affects 3.6% of the American population, or 8.5 million Americans. It is hereditary to some degree, and in contrast to the .04% of the population with narcolepsy, it is an extremely high percentage […]
Many people complain that they have a harder time sleeping as they get older, and surveys have supported this in the past. However, a new survey suggests that healthy adults may actually sleep better as they age. The survey, which collected information from over 150,000 participants, showed that 18-24 year olds actually complained the most […]
A new survey carried out in the UK found that nearly one in three students at universities suffered insomnia as a result of anxiety over their financial situation. Nearly 20% responded that they suffered from some sort of depression, and nearly 37% said they had experienced some sort of anxiety in relation to their finances. […]
Weight loss is often recommended for obese patients with sleep disorders, and sleep deprivation is known to cause weight gain, but now researchers know the link. Sleep deprived fat cells, it turns out, do not respond as well to insulin as they should. Participants in a new study spent a total of eight days under […]
Achieving less than optimal sleep can put you at a much higher risk of catching a cold, research shows. Sleep deprivation has been linked to numerous health issues, including the body’s ability to fight off bacteria and viruses. In a recent study, participants who got less than seven hours of sleep a night were found […]
While it may seem obvious if you are sleep deprived, a study proves that there is a relation between sleep deprivation and how you react emotionally. Researchers found that the brain does not actually become less responsive while sleep deprived, but in fact the brain’s emotional centers become 60% more reactive. Acquiring enough sleep can […]
Getting quality sleep after learning something new can be imperative in retaining the new-found knowledge. A new study shows that it may be even more helpful to sleep sooner after learning. A group of adolescents were trained in 2 tasks at 3pm and another group at 9pm, followed by a night of sleep. Evaluations were […]
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