Should late snacking be avoided at all costs? It’s a familiar question many of us ask ourselves hours after dinner when our stomachs growl. According to a 2011 study at Northwestern University, eating after 8 p.m. may increase the risk of obesity. Obesity is linked to plenty of other health issues, so our concerns about […]
According to the National Sleep Foundation, up to 61% of women that are post-menopausal have self-reported experiencing symptoms associated with insomnia. While many women may not have trouble falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night is very common. Numerous studies have been done in regard to menopause and sleep, but the way […]
New research shows exactly how important sleep is to living a healthy lifestyle. A recent study has found that a good night’s sleep can increase the cardiovascular benefits of a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Results of a large Dutch population study concluded that sleep increases the ability of lifestyle habits such as dieting, exercise, […]
Scientists are working hard to find a way for the human body to stop wasting time by lying in bed for 8 hours every day. In an extended essay, Jessica Gamble at Aeon Magazine discussed new technologies being developed like the Somneo Sleep Trainer, transcranial direct-current simulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic simulation (TMS). She states […]
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder which affects as much of 25% of men and 10% of women in the U.S. Many people don’t even know they have the disorder, creating a population that is unknowingly at a higher risk for surgery complications. Doctors are encouraging researchers to explore the effects of sleep apnea on […]
Think you should skip the advised 7-9 hours of sleep every night? This list should convince you to think again. Without Sleep: You Crave Junk Food. Not enough sleep can interrupt with the hormones that regulate your appetite and make you want to consume foods that are high in fat and carbohydrates. A study showed […]
Parents often struggle with the controversial decision of how to get their babies to sleep, and stay asleep. A new study is giving parents reassurance that two popular sleep training techniques for infants don’t have any long-term emotional effects. Researchers monitored 225 children who were enrolled in the study at 7 months old and were […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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