A new screening tool has been developed to help doctors diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. A large neck size is already considered a risk factor for OSA in adults, and a new study suggests that it could also apply to children as well. At the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, clinical investigators found […]
Thanks to amazing services such as Netflix and Hulu, going on a TV binge is now easier than ever. However, according to a new small survey, all of that binge-watching may have a huge effect on your sleep. The survey was conducted by SleepRate, a service that uses a heart rate monitor and a person’s smartphone […]
We know that a lack of sleep is associated with memory loss later in life but, a new study is reiterating that sleep helps reinforce memories as well. The researchers’ findings were published in the Journal of Neuroscience, and they showed that rat’s memory of a specific scent was strengthened when they were exposed to it during their […]
It always happens that the nights that you need sleep the most, you find yourself awake and staring at the wall. So what do you do to ensure that you get those much needed hours of shut-eye? Dr. Eric Olson of the Cleveland Clinic and the co-director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at the Mayo […]
The list of serious health risks that have been linked with sleep apnea just got longer. According to a new study by researchers in Taiwan, people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a higher risk for developing osteoporosis, compared to those who don’t have the sleep disorder. In Taiwan 1,377 participants who were diagnosed with […]
Research tells us that a lack of sleep and disrupted sleep can lead to health problems, including those associated with metabolic issues. Based on a new review of studies, experts are suggesting that sleep might be a helpful medication to prescribe for the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders. The review of the previous studies, […]
From the moment new moms give birth to their bundle of joy, their relationship with sleep changes drastically. Babies don’t play by the same sleep rules, as they don’t know day from night, eat at all hours, and always sleep better when being held. Besides the overwhelming feelings of love for new baby, there is […]
Are you single or in a relationship? A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago is suggesting that your sleep patterns reveal a lot about your love life. Based on data from more than 500 graduate students, sleep patterns were found to have an effect on the human behavior of both men and […]
You could be hitting the gym hard, and eating right in the hopes of attaining a perfect beach body, but a lack of sleep could keep you from hitting your goal. Getting proper sleep every night is essential to any weight loss program. It’ll help keep your waistline in check and give you the energy […]
With more people struggling to get enough sleep each night, it’s no surprise that sleeping pills may appear to be the quick way to solve the problem. However, many doctors encourage their patients to try to win the battle with sleep without medications first, and with good reason. According to researchers at the University of […]
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