Sleeping pills are viewed by many as a quick solution to a problem with sleep but, they don’t have to be your first choice. They can be helpful in the short term but, we shouldn’t overlook their dangerous possible side effects. There could be many reasons for not sleeping well including, not eating like we […]
Archive | September, 2013
Snoring Plagues the Sleep of 8 in 10 Couples in the US
Turns out you aren’t the only one woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of your partner snoring. According to the Spring Interactive Survey based on 1,912 adults ages 30 and older, 84% of adults in the U.S say snoring interrupts their sleep and their bed partners. The survey was conducted […]
Lack of Consistent Bedtimes for Children May Lead to Poor Development
It can be difficult for parents to get their young children to bed at a consistent time but, research shows sticking to a schedule can be very beneficial. A consistent bedtime not only ensures that children get the proper amount of sleep they need, it also affects their cognitive development that can last beyond those […]
Sleep Better By Turning Your Bedroom Into A Sleep Cave
Here are great tips to improve your sleep quality in your bedroom! Add Pink Noise Instead of White. Pink noise is blended sounds with a consistent frequency, instead of the combination of sounds of different frequencies, which is called white noise. A new study revealed that 75% of its participants reported more restful sleep with […]
Have Type 2 Diabetes or Hypertension? Get Tested For Sleep Apnea!
For the first time, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has issued a recommendation regarding anyone who has Type 2 diabetes or hypertension. People with those health conditions should be evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Diabetes affects more than 25 million people in the US, and about 90-95% of those people have Type […]
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