Bedtime can be an extremely stressful and often frightening time for toddlers. And, as loving parents you want nothing more than for your bundle of joy to sleep peacefully throughout the night. Stress can be product of any number of thoughts racing through your child’s head—from not wanting to miss out on anything exciting to […]
We frequently read articles about, and discuss how sleep is important for memory, and staying energized, amongst other things. But, a new study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that sleep deprivation affects genes. 26 volunteers slept normally for a week—getting about 8.5 hours—and then deprived themselves of sleep for […]
The American Journal of Epidemiology published a new study conducted by University of Wisconsin researchers relating to sleep loss experienced by parents. Research showed that mothers and fathers did not miss out on nearly as much sleep as they think they do. Using data amassed from 1989 – 2008 by the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort Study, […]
By tracking sleep patterns of children from Portugal, to Japan, to the United States, researchers found that a lack of sleep at night has a direct influence on whether or not a child is likely to become obese. In fact, a child getting the least amount of sleep relative to their peers is 92% more […]
Results from a study conducted on 10,000 Australian women have led researchers to believe that sleep disorders are a major factor in the onset of depression in women between the ages of 21 and 25. After years of tossing and turning during the night, an ever increasing sleep debt builds and manifests in mood changes […]
Sleep Art is an app for iPhones that turns your fruitful night of rest, or tossing and turning into a work of art over night. While there are many apps that boast the ability to help you sleep better, Sleep Art creates beautiful designs from your movements throughout the night. First the user sets their […]
There are a number of healthy alternatives to potentially addictive sleeping medications that also come with bad health ramifications. Often times, lifestyle changes can help decrease the time it takes you doze off just as well as medications. Listed below are a few examples: • Decrease your overall exposure to light in the hour before […]
A study coming out of Ohio State University found that exposing hamsters to small amounts of light while they slept led to depression. Hamsters and mice are frequently used for research purposes, as their genetic makeup and behavior are very similar to that of humans. For their study, researchers exposed mice to an amount of […]
Sometimes getting to sleep isn’t the problem. Sometimes, we’re asleep for a few hours and then for no apparent reason, wake up—and stay awake. Experiencing this problem for an extended period of time could be an indication of insomnia, and should be discussed with your doctor. But, keep these tips in mind next time you’re […]
Sedatives like Ambien and Lunesta alleviate bedtime woes of many Americans who suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders, however, like any prescription medication, the desired effects come at a cost. Many who have used the medication report a hangover of sorts—grogginess that carries into the next day, impaired attention and memory are just a […]
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