When you are sleep deprived and tired, you might try just about anything to get better shut-eye. It may be tempting to make medication your first choice to beat insomnia woes, but there are many ways to boost your snooze without the serious side effects that can come along with drugs. Check out what we […]
Archive | January, 2015
Night Shift Work Brings Serious Health Consequences
Working the night shift is no easy task, as it takes a serious toll on sleep schedules. However, missing on nights of high-quality sleep isn’t only thing plaguing night shift workers. According to a new study, working the night shift or rotating shift for 5 years or more not only shortens your life span in […]
5 Ways to Help Your Employees Get Better Sleep
According to a new study, 53% percent of organizations have set schedules that actively encourage chronic sleep loss. Contributing to Harvard University’s findings that sleep deprivation costs the U.S. economy $63 billion each year due to lost productivity. Employees that are battling any kind of insomnia are linked to 7.8 missed days of productivity alone. […]
What to Eat at the Right Time for High-Quality Snooze
According to science, what you eat and drink can help boost your sleep. Sleep loss doesn’t just cause you to have a poor attitude, it brings significant health risks such as cardiovascular disease, depression, obesity, diabetes and even an earlier death. Grandparents.com recognizes the need to help America get back on track with shut-eye and […]
Your Windowless Office Could Hurt Your Sleep and Health
Light plays a crucial role in your life, even at work. Scientists in Brazil have found further evidence of why it’s better to work in an office with windows that allow you to soak up natural sunlight. A consistent lack of light exposure during your work day could lead to sleep issues, along with psychological and […]
UA Study Links Chronic Insomnia to Higher Risk of Death
Sleepless nights of insomnia can really get the best of you. According to researchers at the University of Arizona and the Arizona Respiratory Center, persistent insomnia is linked to higher levels of inflammation in the body and a 58% increased risk of death. Published in The American Journal of Medicine, the UA study analyzed data […]
What’s the Best Thing to Sleep in for Better Health?
According to an international study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, 1 in 3 adults sleep in the nude, a habit which brings along big benefits. The Daily Mail took the time to ask sleep experts how and why ditching pajamas can boost your sleep, shrink your waistline, and decrease serious health risks. When it […]
How to Get Better Dreams for More Refreshing Mornings
It’s refreshing and exciting when you wake up from a great dream ready to begin your day. According to Yahoo Health, dreams add something special, boosting your morning mood, productivity and are good for your health. Try these sleep expert approved tips to ease your subconscious, relax your body and make more amazing trips to […]
Sleep Helps Regulate Skin Cells and Lowers Cancer Risk
Sleep has an incredibly powerful role in keeping our circadian rhythms in check. This natural rhythm, or body clock, ensures that our body functions are happening at the right time throughout each 24-hour period, including our sleep-wake cycle, eating schedule, and metabolism processes. Scientists at the University of California-Irvine are currently studying the role of […]
9 Battle Tactics for High-Quality Snooze
Conquering the battle of sleep can be a lot harder than it sounds. However, as with any battle, the more prepared you are, the better chance of your success. Try these sleep tips recommended by Glamour Magazine to set yourself up for a win tonight with 7-9 hours of high-quality shut-eye: 1. Turn on the […]
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