With plenty of talk regarding sleep and health in the headlines, many of us are trying to make the effort to get enough shut-eye every night. However, busy schedules, alluring electronics, addictive social media, daily stressors and sometimes even family can push high-quality sleep further and further away. Recently, The Wall Street Journal sat down […]
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How Do You Feel When You Wake Up?
Judging how you feel after a night of sleep is a great way to decide if you need to make some changes to your bedtime routine. Recently, The Huffington Post team up with sleep app, Sleep Cycle to find out how users felt when it was time to wake up and greet the day. Data […]
Awake Patients in Pain Have Longer Hospital Stays
According to new research, pain is responsible for the poor sleep and longer recovery time in the hospital for many patients after undergoing a surgical procedure. Researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit took advantage of the opportunity to present their findings at the 2014 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) […]
Start Making Sleep Important Tonight!
Take a moment to think about how you’ve been sleeping lately. Where does high-quality sleep fall on your list of priorities? Putting sleep first is a great way to improve your overall quality of life, inspiring creativity, happiness, productivity and boost your health. It can be hard to consistently tuck in for 7-9 hours each […]
Common Sleep Aid Linked to Increased Trips to the ER
Based on the findings of a new study, you may not want to make medication your first step solution for insomnia woes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) has released a report regarding the active ingredient found in common sleep aids such as Ambien, Edluar, Ambien CR, and Zolpimist, called zolpidem. Emergency […]
Reducing Calories May Improve Blood Pressure & Sleep Apnea
The importance of getting your sleep apnea treatment as soon as possible cannot be stressed enough. According to a new study that was presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research Scientific Sessions 2014, cutting back on calories may help reduce sleep apnea and lower high blood pressure in people who are obese. […]
Treating Insomnia Reduces Chronic Disease Risks
Consistently suffering from insomnia can make you more than just a little under the weather. Diabetes, hypertension, strokes, heart attacks, weight gain, poor brain health and even an earlier death have all been linked to a lack of sleep. Researchers have long thought that increased inflammation in the body that overtime becomes chronic due to […]
Is There a Connection Between the Moon and Sleep Changes?
With the next full moon set appear on October 8th, it may time to make note of the folklore regarding the moon affecting our sleep. Conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, a new study has found a link between lunar phases and sleep patterns. Using 47 healthy adults between the ages […]
How to Help Your Teenager Sleep Well This School Year
The new school year is in full swing and many parents are rightfully concerned about how their children’s sleep is being affected, especially teenagers. With school start times that don’t agree with them, tons of assignments due, extracurricular activities and other numerous responsibilities, teenagers have a hard time getting the right amount of sleep they […]
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