While sleep has been proven essential our well-being, a new study reveals there can too much of a good thing. Recently published in the journal Neurology, researchers from the University of Cambridge shared their data which found that middle-aged and older people who snooze more than 8 hours a night are at an increased of […]
As much as we’d like it to be, enjoying high quality sleep isn’t as easy as simply climbing under the covers and closing our eyes at bedtime. Our daily activities, like diet, environment and emotions have a huge impact on snooze, especially right before we hit the hay. If you haven’t been sleeping well lately, […]
Our country isn’t the only place in the world struggling to let go of technology at night for better sleep. Xu Xu, an office worker in China, recently shared a bit of his story with the Want China Times to bring awareness to the dangers of sleep deprivation, with the pressures of having a successful […]
Your lack of sleep may be a predictor of how you’ll likely react emotionally to stressful situation. Sleep and Affect: Assessment, Theory and Clinical Implications, a new book authored by University of Arkansas psychology professor Matthew T. Feldner and health science specialist Kimberly A. Babson, is catching the attention of sleep experts all around. The […]
According to new research, melatonin can lead to more quality sleep. Published in the journal Critical Care, researchers from Capital Medical University in Beijing found that intensive care unit (ICU) patients using melatonin experience much improved snooze, compared to simply using an eye mask and earplugs at night. While melatonin is naturally produced in the […]
There is much more power in a nap than you may realize. While previous studies have shown than that naps can boost creativity, happiness, productivity and reduce stress, a new study is revealing that a little afternoon shut-eye can do wonders for our memory. A team of neuropsychologists at Saarland University in Germany had their […]
While sleep is constantly making headlines regarding our health, quality shut-eye can also help boost your lifestyle. Your daily work out or performance at a sport can be significantly improved with 7-9 hours of sleep every night, according to Tim Pinchin, a sleep expert at Octaspring. Here’s what we learned from his interview with The […]
Take a moment to consider how much artificial light you are exposed to each day, including your bedside lamp, smartphone and street lights. In today’s society, we can constantly be on the move without needing the sun to guide us. However, many sleep experts and researchers have been exploring the negative effect that overexposure to […]
While many studies make sleep seem like a solitary act, most people share their bed with a partner. Bedroom drama can be a huge issue for sleep quality as well as become a issue in your relationship. Here’s what the experts recommend to help you and your partner embrace sleep as a couple, according to […]
Constantly yawning with bags under your eyes are pretty obvious signs that you need more sleep. Exhaustion can lead to some serious consequences as it increases your state of sleep deprivation. Heart disease, weight gain, viral infections, diabetes, car accidents, impulsiveness, dementia, poor grades, poor work performance and even an earlier death have all been […]
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