For some people a glass of wine or whiskey is a part of their bedtime routine, and they aren’t looking forward to giving it up anytime soon. Why is exactly is drinking alcohol so disruptive to sleep? Researchers confirmed good and bad news about having nightcaps by reviewing 20 studies and analyzing data from 500 […]
Dreams are a fascinating topic for a lot of people as they don’t often make sense, and leave us with the perfect mystery. According to About Education, a dream consists of any images, thoughts and emotions experienced during sleep. Sometimes they are vague, while other times they are extremely vivid. Dreams may also be joyful […]
Most people have a preference for late nights or early mornings, while some others fall somewhere between the two. New research has found the first physical evidence behind naturally early risers, and those who finding themselves favoring nighttime hours. Where an individual falls on the spectrum of preference for late nights or early mornings, largely […]
Not only can sleeping while you’re in pain be extraordinarily difficult, but now studies show that it also affects your partner’s sleep as well! Researchers found that that poorly controlled Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) often resulted in sleep disturbances, making poor quality sleep the norm. The new research, published in December’s Journal of Rheumatology, is presented […]
One of the most common sleep disorders that keeps people tossing and turning in bed almost every night is Insomnia. Patients who suffer from insomnia have trouble going to sleep, staying asleep, or both. Insomnia puts people at risk for a wide range of health problems, including anxiety, heart attack and osteoporosis. The digital analytics company […]
Sleep apnea has been getting increased more attention over the years, as its dangerous health risks are becoming much clearer. Even though the health effects are the same, not all sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there is also central sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder than occurs during sleep, […]
There could be an additional benefit–besides getting better sleep–when you get your sleep apnea treated. According to a recent study, getting your sleep apnea treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) could also help lower blood pressure if you have hypertension. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a dangerous, chronic sleep disorder that is characterized by […]
According to a recent study, pregnant women who snore at least 3 nights a week are more likely to need a Caesarean section. The study conducted by the University of Michigan (UM), may be the largest of its kind to link maternal snoring to baby health by following moms from pregnancy through delivery. The study […]
When sleep is the topic, you may notice that “melatonin” is often a part of the conversation. You may be wondering what it is, how it works, whether or not it’s for you, as well as the risks associated with melatonin use. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by our body that helps regulate sleep, and […]
Great quality sleep is known to produce seemingly-magical properties of optimism, energy, and productivity. According to a new study, severely obese people who do not sleep well at night are missing out on those benefits, and are more likely to experience mood disturbances and a lower quality of life. 270 severely obese people (indicated by […]
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