Too excited to fall asleep? You aren’t just imagining it. A recent study is supporting the idea that subjective sleepiness is influenced by the quality of experiences right before bed time. This may explain why it’s so difficult to get to bed when you’re engrossed in a page-turning book. Researchers from the University of Texas […]
Binge drinking raises the risk for numerous health problems, including alcohol poisoning, injuries, heart risks and liver disease. Defined as having four or more drinks in one occasion, for two or more days a week, frequent binge drinking is linked with insomnia symptoms in adults age 55 and older. Although binge drinking is considered an […]
According to a study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breathing problems during sleep may increase the risk of depression. The researchers used data collected from 9,714 adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is an ongoing study conducted by the CDC. The study participants […]
According to new research from Britain’s Sleep Council, the key to a good night’s sleep may just be connected to your salary. The survey states that 83% of people earning more than $116,000 US, reported sleeping well most nights versus 73% nationwide at all income levels. This means that people who are considered “wealthy” are […]
It is possible to satisfy your craving before bed without packing on additional pounds. Just make sure the total amount of calories you burn isn’t less than the calories you eat. This means skip the ice cream and choose a better snack that won’t impair your quality of sleep and add to your midsection. Avoid […]
A new study suggests that men who have problems falling and staying asleep may be at a higher prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the leading concerns for men and sleep may become a potential target for intervention to lower the risk for prostate cancer. The study included 2,102 men between the ages 67 […]
Some mornings can make you feel like you didn’t sleep at all especially, on Mondays. Try these tips to fight the temptation of pulling the sheets over your head and wake up feeling energized. Eat A High-Protein Breakfast. The protein you eat will be converted into dopamine, which energizes you. Say yes to meat, poultry, […]
Research shows it only takes one night of sleep deprivation to increase cravings for junk food and decrease rational eating decisions in the frontal cortex. After a poor night of sleep, bad food choices like doughnuts, chips and chocolate bars can easily become your go-to items. Those decisions will you on a downward spiral […]
We all know people who can sleep through the waling of a fire truck and others who wake up the slightest noise. Although many people are self-proclaimed light sleepers or heavy sleepers, researchers have found that little is known about why people respond differently to noises and other stimuli during sleep. Genetics, lifestyle choices, […]
Hitting the snooze button for 10 more minutes of sleep can seem like a win, but the reality is that you are losing the sleep battle. The quality of sleep you get in a snooze interval is extremely low. Typically, you’ll wake up even more groggy and tired than you would if you’d initially gotten […]
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