Falling asleep with the TV on or leaving a light on next to the bed is a very common habit for a plenty of people. Although it can be tempting to leave the light on when we feel uneasy at night, doing so may lead to sleeping worse. Researchers monitored 10 participants with healthy sleep […]
How much can you really tell about a person based on their sleep preferences? A recent study suggests that our sleep habits may have a linked to our personality traits. Night owls may be more villainous than people who are early birds. Published in the journal of Personal and Individual Differences, the study conducted by […]
According to a recent study, there is an association between the college major people choose and their natural disposition to be night owls or morning larks. The research was conducted at Pennsylvania State University and was presented at the annual SLEEP 2013 meeting. The study is based on data from 1,200 college juniors and seniors, […]
Sleep is finally getting the public attention it deserves thanks to a new partnership. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, have teamed to bring awareness to the health risks associated with insufficient sleep, sleep disorders and drowsy driving. About 30% of adults in […]
Dreading those long uncomfortable flights that you know you’ll sleep horrible on? Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer is trying to convince airlines to make more room for passengers to snooze. After research was conducted for the company by the London Sleep Centre, Airbus is proposing that an 18-inch wide seat become the standard over the […]
When you think of sleep apnea, you may not think of children having this chronic sleep disorder. The fact is that snoring and sleep apnea are more becoming increasingly common conditions that affect children. The signs may be surprising, but it is helpful to know what to look for: 1. Sleepwalking. It affects about 10% […]
If you haven’t been sleeping well on a long-term basis, don’t be so quick to diagnosis yourself. Often times sleep is prevented or interrupted by conditions within the body, conditions that can be identified by a licensed physician using the results of a diagnostic sleep study. A diagnostic sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram […]
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a chronic, yet fascinating sleep condition that researchers are still working to fully understand. One of the defining features of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, the stage in which dreams occur, is paralysis of all body muscles except for the diaphragm (which is spared to permit breathing during REM […]
In the battle of conquering sleep, it is important to make sure we are getting the correct information. The National Sleep Foundation has compiled a short list of common myths about sleep with the real facts in order to protect us and help us sleep better. 1. Daytime sleepiness always means a person isn’t getting […]
As we reached the end of Daylight Saving Time, many of us felt the power of an extra hour of sleep. This easy sleep transition has very real benefits that we should take advantage of. Why not keep a great thing going and make sure you get tucked in early tonight? You’ll Activate Helpful […]
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