When the clocks go back and the nights become longer, many people suffer from what is called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. It can result in depression, sleep disorders, and appetite changes and can have a devastating effect on some people. However, researchers assure that a little extra darkness at night isn’t a bad thing. […]
It is well-known that chronic drinking can lead to many different health problems, but researchers discovered that it can also disrupt your bodies biological clock. The bodies biological clock, or circadian rhythm, is controlled by a system of genes, and the system of circadian rhythm allows the body to control temperature, sleep/wake times, and more […]
Many people turn to pharmaceutical aids for help sleeping. In this new video, Cara Santa Maria sheds light on some of the possible side effects of using Ambien to fall asleep. Ambien is a sedative and has been implicated in a large number of disturbing sleep behaviors. Using Ambien affects the unbalanced chemicals in your […]
In today’s demanding world, it is becoming increasingly harder for some individuals to devote enough time to sleep at night. Yet according to a 2009 study by the PEW Research Center; only one-third of American adults take daytime naps. Napping can be beneficial for those who cannot find adequate time for sleep at night, and […]
Sometimes getting normal sleep during the beginning stages of grieving can be tricky. Here are some tips from an online video posted on the grief healing website linked below. Some of the tips suggested are useful for anyone looking to get better sleep. General advice like make sure not to drink caffeine before bedtime, use […]
There are many different potential aids available to help you achieve sleep, and Rachelle Norman a music therapist suggests that music may improve your length and quality of sleep. Research has shown ways in which music can improve sleep in hospitals, nursing homes, and for individuals with ailments and medical conditions, as well as those […]
The effects of not sleeping enough can significantly affect your health. Sleep deprivation can be caused by stress, poor time-management, and health conditions. Also, more often than not; sleep deprivation is caused by sleep disorders. Some of the consequences of sleep deprivation include decreased alertness, memory and cognitive impairment, and general poor quality of life. […]
There are about 100,000 police-reported crashes in the United States every year as a direct result of driver fatigue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates. An incident in Japan involving a sleeping bus driver that killed seven people has spurred people to think about driving differently. Automakers hope to use new technology to reduce […]
Some dentists are recommending a dental appliance similar to a mouth-guard as an alternative to traditional treatment methods for obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects between 12 and 18 million Americans on a nightly basis, and many use a CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, machine to assist in regulating their breathing while they sleep. […]
A new test using an electronic nose to detect sleep apnea was able to diagnose the disorder correctly 93% of the time. Compared to traditional, costly methods, the new electronic nose, which monitors the breathing of an individual, can accurately diagnose the disorder. Normally, a patient would undergo a one-night study in a hospital or […]
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