The wonders of what the body is up to as we sleep just keeps becoming even more impressive. One study is suggesting that our brains are hard at work even when we are asleep, identifying and categorizing words without our knowledge. Published online in the journal Current Biology, the study involved 18 volunteers who had […]
Archive | October, 2015
7 Bedtime Habits to Improve Your Mornings
Waking up is hard to do when you haven’t gotten the proper sleep the night before. While being a morning person may not be in your genes, developing better habits right before your bedtime can improve your shut-eye, leading to more refreshing mornings. Try using these tips recommended by Dr. Christopher Winters, the medical director […]
Lack of Sleep for Teenagers Connected to Obesity Risk
With teenagers back at school, you’ve got another reason besides better grades to make sure your young student tucks in early. According to research conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Public Health and the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, not getting enough sleep significantly increases a […]
Study: Sleep Linked to Survival of Women With Breast Cancer
According to a small study, sleep efficiency may predict the survival time of women with advanced breast cancer. Sleep efficiency is defined as the ratio between how much time a person spends in bed and how much time they spend sleeping. Conducted by researchers from Stanford University, The Huffington Post reports that the study included […]
5 Ways Your Sleep Is Hijacked By Stress
Unfortunately, avoiding stress is just not possible. We all have to deal with stress that stems from work, our personal lives, lost keys, forgotten dates and traffic from time to time. However, it’s important that we make the effort to not let stress bring us down for long. Check out what The Huffington Post recently shared […]
What We Can Learn from Astronauts about Sleep
There is something to be learned about sleep everywhere, including from NASA’s astronauts. In space, their bodies have to go without the normal cues that we don’t seem to notice on a regular basis, which keeps the body on track and in-sync. In fact, TIME Magazine tells us that they are worse off when they […]
Why Sleep is the Key to Staying Young
The beauty industry makes billions of dollars each year as many people always want to look and feel their best. However, there is one answer to the fear of getting older that is absolutely free! Check out these reasons why sleep is the cheapest way to boost your health and keep you youthful that we […]
Study Links Sleep Apnea With Cancer And Stroke Risk
The dangers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should not be taken lightly. Researchers from the University of Sydney have strong evidence that people with moderate to severe OSA have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer, stroke, and face an early death. Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the 20-year study included 397 adults, and […]
Bed Sharing May Impact Babies’ Sleep Quality
New parents have to make plenty of difficult decisions regarding their new babies, including where they should sleep. Although babies are known to wake up frequently during their earlier months, research suggests that parents should fight the temptation to share their beds with their new babies as it diminishes their overall sleep quality. Published in the […]
Behavioral Therapies Improve the Sleep of Cancer Patients
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the getting the proper rest while staying strong to fight this disease can be a challenge. According to the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, it is estimated that between 36-59% of cancer patients experience sleep issues and insomnia during, and after cancer treatment. These […]
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