A study conducted at the University of Mississippi found an association between bad sleep quality and frequency of headaches, as well as an increased disability from headaches, among people who get migraines. Researchers used 292 college students, average age of 19, with 69.9% of them being women. All participants were screened for migraines and tested […]
Naps aren’t just for kids; they can help adults who are sleep deprived or just in need of additional relaxation. The benefits of napping include reducing fatigue, increasing alertness, and improving all around cognitive and physical performance. Consider taking a nap if you experience unexpected sleepiness, are about to experience a loss of sleep […]
Kids with Sleep Apnea were shown to be more likely to be unstable emotionally, hyperactive, and have learning issues, according to a new study. Michelle M. Perfect, Ph.D., who is an assistant professor at the University of Arizona headed up the study. The Tucson Children’s Assessment of Sleep Apnea Study took five years and 263 […]
Occasionally, getting to sleep is very difficult, so here are a few tricks to apply next time you’re tossing and turning. Whether it be the events of the day, or a nagging thought a plethora of things can keep you up at night. 1. Avoid working in bed: While our bedrooms should likely be the […]
According to new book, just an additional hour of sleep can make a huge difference in how well professional athletes compete. James B. Maas, Ph.D., and Haley A. Davis published the findings in their new book, called, “Sleep to Win!” Mass said that he and his team select professional athletes, and, “give them one more […]
There is a list of negative health effects that not getting enough sleep has been linked to, and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they know why. While working with mice, they found a gene called SIRT1, which is linked to aging. But, it also regulates our circadian rhythm and sleep. By engineering […]
Sleep apnea, a condition in which a person stops breathing frequently during sleep, is known to affect about 12 million American adults, even though many have not been formally diagnosed. The diagnosis is made after a sleep test determines that a person stops breathing for 10 seconds or more at least 5 times an […]
According to researchers at Penn State University, people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), benefit more from their prescribed treatments if they have a consistent bedtime routine. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (CPAP) is a popular in-home treatment for OSA that must be adhered to consistently for the majority of sleep hours each night in order […]
It can be difficult to get to sleep on a plane, so here are a few tips to help you make the most of that long flight: 1. Choose your seat wisely: It isn’t always possible, but selecting your seat prior to boarding can be crucial. If you are seated near a restroom, the […]
Although they slept the same amount per night, those who exercise report sleeping better than those who do not. This finding comes from National Sleep Foundation’s 2013 Sleep in America® poll. Over three quarters of those surveyed who exercised said that they experienced very good to fairly good sleep in the past week. Only a […]
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