Researchers studying soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan have discovered that a history of insomnia increases the risk for developing PTSD and depression amongst soldiers, very close behind witnessing war zone scenes. The journal Sleep recently published a study conducted by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh and Naval Health Research Center in San Diego concluded […]
Dads sharing a bed with their babies could be decreasing their levels of testosterone. Researchers think the decrease may have an effect on how welcoming the father is to bed sharing as a parent. Study author and Notre Dame Anthropologist Lee Gettler, noted that there is a growing body of knowledge linking men’s involvement in […]
Not all sleep positions are equal in the measure of how they affect our bodies. It’s important to know if our preferred sleep positions are helping or hindering our health. Sleeping on your back is great for balancing body weight and keeping the organs in line. It also prevents neck and back pain. However, if […]
Tired of waking up in a panic because you overslept? Try these helpful tips shared by The Huffington Post: Manipulate your lighting: This is good way to trick your body into thinking it is time for sleep, or that it is time to wake up. Shift workers could benefit from having a light box or […]
In 2011, a study weighed the effects of extending sleep to 10 hours per night for five to seven weeks. Researchers found an increase in many performances metrics for players on the Stanford basketball team who volunteered for the study. Studies with other sports have produced similar results. It is clear throughout the studies that […]
Going through the day sleepy may cause us to choose junk food over nutritious snacking. Researchers at UC Berkeley conducted a study to reveal that a lack of sleep, leads to changes in the brain that make it harder for us to make good decisions– including giving into cravings. The researchers used 23 healthy, young […]
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 […]
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