If you can’t sleep at night, you may need to move your laundry basket out of your bedroom. Febreze, known for their variety of air effects, candles, and car vent clips, just recently released their new Sleep Serenity line of soothing scents, which aims to get you in the mood for a night of peaceful […]
A recent study found that car accidents and “near misses” were more likely to occur among those with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a sleep disorder in which a person stops breathing or breathes too shallowly for periods of time while sleeping. Men, in particular, were more likely to get into a car […]
Most people think about the short-term when they about the effects of not getting enough sleep. A new, small study suggests that harmful effects of not sleeping enough can be problematic over the long-term as well. Beta-amyloid, a protein found in the brain, tends to form into clusters and eventually into the plague that is […]
Given the amount of time and effort we put into our jobs, it should not be a surprise that our work can be harmful to our sleep. Rotating schedules, overnight or early morning hours, extensive traveling, and high stress responsibilities can prevent you from achieving a healthy sleep schedule and increase the risk of chronic […]
While the occurrence of grinding teeth is not new, it is only recently that we have come to understand why it occurs, particularly during sleep. Teeth clenching or grinding, a behavior known as bruxism, is a common problem that can lead to broken teeth, enamel damage, headaches, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Bruxism is defined […]
While previous studies only looked at the link between obstructive sleep apnea severity and death risk in Western populations, a new study has focused on Koreans. As sleep problems are growing around the world, researchers are able to learn from different populations to solve more sleep mysteries. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine study is […]
It is estimated that around 90 million people in the United States snore. It can be embarrassing and also annoying as it prevents you and your partner from getting a restful night’s sleep. Often times disrupted sleep causes you to wake up tired and grumpy the next day. Snoring is a noise that is created […]
It is easy to contribute some of our problems to the wrong things, but luckily some of them can be solved by simply getting more sleep. Any of these issues sound familiar? You’re Insatiable. If you have not skipped breakfast or amped up your gym routine, a lack of sleep could be the culprit behind […]
The regular practice of yoga can lead to significant improvements in sleep for people who have undergone cancer treatment, according to new research. Sleep problems are common for people who have cancer. The lack of sleep contributes to fatigue, and can increase the risk of developing depression. The combination of poor sleep and circadian rhythms […]
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