We are all quite familiar with the incredible power of dreams, and dreaming. According to H.F. Hedge, “Dreaming is an act of pure imagination, attesting in all men a creative power, which if it were available in waking, would make every man a Dante or Shakespeare.” The stories our brains put together can be influenced […]
Football is a game with passionate fans, who want nothing more than to see their team favorite dominate the field. It has been proven that the proper amount of great quality sleep can improve athletic performance, while simultaneously boosting someone’s confidence in their abilities. A new study suggests that the body’s natural circadian rhythm, or […]
Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder that not only disrupts sleep quality, but also increases other health risks. As a person sleeps, the muscles of their throat collapse, obstructing the flow of oxygen. If this pause in breathing lasts for 10 seconds or more, and occurs more than 5 times an hour, it is […]
The association between sleep and cancer is a complex one, as researchers have yet to identify a cause-and effect relationship. While researchers do know that regularly getting too little sleep increases the risk of cancer overall, a recent study suggests a lack of sleep may specifically increase the risk of aggressive breast cancer. Researchers from […]
Numerous studies have shown just how important sleep is to the brain and its development. A recent one is providing another reason to make sure your children get the proper amount of sleep. Published in the journal Brain Sciences, a new study shows that connections are strengthened between the right and left hemispheres of the […]
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