How are we sleeping in America these days? The numbers tell us that just about all of our residents in U.S. major cities are clocking less than the recommended 7-9 hours of snooze each night. Jawbone collected data from more than 10,000 people in more than 40 cities around the world using their Jawbone Up […]
It’s no secret that sleep seems to be more difficult to obtain as people grow older. Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early in the mornings are all common issues among the elderly, but why? Along with stress, medical conditions, pain and medications, a new discovery by researchers from the University of […]
Do you still find yourself not making time for quality sleep, and instead giving in to a TV binge or scrolling through your Facebook feed at night? The truth is that those late night decisions work against you over time, increasing dangerous health risks and taking away your energy during your work day. Great snooze is […]
As a college student, you may be focused on all the excitement that’s approaching, but you can’t forget about the importance of sleep. Studies have shown that student who get 7-9 hours each night perform higher on tests, have a higher GPA and make better decisions. The U.S. News & World Report shared some incredible […]
Unfortunately, working a typical 9 to 5 schedule isn’t an option for everyone. Shift work, which is defined as clocking in during evening, overnight or rotating hours, places many employees in danger of developing serious health issues. Check out what The Huffington Post wants you to know about negative effects of shift work: 1. It […]
If you are looking to improve your sleep along with your health, you just may need to move closer to a window at work. Conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern Medicine, a new study suggests that more light exposure for office workers on the job leads to better sleep […]
As we get older, there is still no escaping the need for great sleep. Many people are under the impression that adults need less sleep as they older. However, research has shown us that sleep is critical for older adults who face serious health risks such a dementia, and as a new study suggests, an […]
The dangers of getting behind the wheel after poor sleep are something that many people don’t think about until tragedy strikes. However, the consequences still exist and for truck drivers, the risky activity of drowsy driving has more of an opportunity to occur as fatigue seems to be quite common in their profession. The National […]
A new study has found that light exposure at night causes a commonly used drug for breast cancer to be ineffective. “Circadian and Melatonin Disruption by Exposure to Light at Night Drives Intrinsic Resistance to Tamoxifen Therapy in Breast Cancer,” a study in Cancer Research, was conducted by cancer researchers at Tulane University School of […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okVu2GYEP2w Do you ever think about how going without sleep makes you look? Recently, a lack of shut-eye has been making headlines for its ability to decline your looks. The effects of sleep deprivation on your face may not be all that apparent to you immediately, however we can assure you that the years won’t […]
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