A new test using an electronic nose to detect sleep apnea was able to diagnose the disorder correctly 93% of the time. Compared to traditional, costly methods, the new electronic nose, which monitors the breathing of an individual, can accurately diagnose the disorder. Normally, a patient would undergo a one-night study in a hospital or […]
Sleep disorders are a particularly costly problem in the workplace, costing developed countries millions of dollars a year in lost revenue due to mistakes and inefficiency. Researchers believe that workplace bullying is one contributing factor to this problem. A study of over 7,000 adult workers from south-east France showed that not only was workplace bullying […]
The benefits of getting good quality sleep on a regular basis are well documented, and as people age the benefits of quality sleep only increase. A study shows, however, that the way the body ages naturally may contribute to sleep disorders. A study of 970 people aged 30 to 60 years of age suggests that […]
Just as important as sleep is for memory consolidation, sleep is also necessary for the opposite; forgetting things we no longer need to worry about. This is one common problem that sufferers of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, face on a daily basis. The root of the disorder, however, may lie in the sleeping […]
The benefits of sleep regarding cases of depression are well-known, and sleep and exercise and at the top of the list of natural ways to improve the condition. A new study shows that sleep may also be beneficial to those at risk of suicide. Not getting enough sleep is a common daily problem in developed […]
Researchers looking at the link between sleep-wake consolidation and language development in infants found that poor sleep consolidation in the first 2 years of life can be a risk factor regarding language learning. The study shows that children with language delays at 60 months of age had problems with sleep consolidation at both 6 and […]
A study to examine the relationship between sleep habits of children and their caregivers knowledge of sleep health found that caregivers who don’t understand the importance of sleep do not enforce good sleep hygiene. The study found that 76% of respondents underestimated the amount of sleep their child needed, but only 8% responded that their […]
A new study focused on a technique known as the 10 minutes Tension Tamer to try and determine if it actually helped provide relief for stress and improve sleep quality. The researchers found that the simple technique improved sleep quality in 65% of the participants of the study. The technique involves deep breathing and pleasant […]
According to a new study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescent athletes who get eight hours or more of sleep per night are 68% less likely to be injured. Researchers asked 7-12 grade students questions about how often and regularly they played sports, as well as their sleep habits. They found that the students […]
A new study from The University of Alberta found a direct connection between the sleep habits of children, their access to electronics, and the likelihood of obesity. While most kids have a television in their room these days, it may be causing them to lose sleep necessary to their development. The study found that children […]
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