Think that staying up all night to prepare for a test the next day is a good idea? Consider these facts first: Your Grades Will Be Lower. Sleep deprivation can cause weariness, indistinct vision, headaches, forgetfulness and an overall irritability that can be distracting during a test. A study compared the GPAs of students at […]
Central sleep apnea is a terrifying disorder that affects over one-third of patients recovering from heart failure. A patient’s brain sometimes fails to send the signal to the body to breathe. However, implanting a small device similar to a pacemaker, seems to be effective in resetting the brain so that it is being constantly […]
We typically associate yawning with how tired we feel but, not much has been figured out about this aspect of sleep. Here are a few facts to catch you up to speed on what is known about yawning: There Are Plenty Of Yawning Theories, But Little Proof. There is very little research to support and […]
Children may not understand the benefits of nap time but, it has been proven to have positive effects. Researchers recently studied 40 pre-school aged children between the ages of 3-5. After taking a nap for an hour after their lunch time, the children performed better on visual-spatial tasks. Amazingly, the benefits even continued the next […]
Although it is often recommended to leave phones out of your bedroom at night, there are some apps that are aimed at helping you sleep. 68% of people ages 18 to 44 said they keep their phones close to their beds at night. They have to fight off the urge to check their device and […]
Waking up after a rough night of sleep is bound to put us in a bad mood the next morning, especially when it’s due to back pain. Here are some things you can try to increase your quality of sleep and get some relief: Take a shower after dinner: A hot shower or bath can […]
For many people, it isn’t uncommon to make do with getting 6 hours of sleep a night during the week. The lack of sleep can lead to plenty of significant health risks such as, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Catching up on sleep can be beneficial to our health. New research shows that getting […]
Technology is improving to help keep drivers from falling asleep at the wheel. Researchers in England are looking to combine high-speed eye tracking and electroencephalography (EEG) brain recording to get an understanding for what is happening in the brain while the eyes are moving. This understanding will allow drivers to be notified when they are dozing […]
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