Sleep issues aren’t new to those who work in health care, but a new study suggests that insomnia may significantly impact the treatment of their patients. Published online in the journal Sleep, lead study author Dr. Venkatesh Basappa Krishnamurthy and his team found that the sleep disorder decreases empathy health care workers feel toward their […]
According to new research, consistently getting quality sleep is important to our future health as it has a huge influence over our lifestyle choices. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, the study has provided evidence that poor sleep makes us more likely to make unhealthy lifestyle decisions by collecting data from 37, 508 adults […]
While it’s no secret that men and women do things differently, it may come as a surprise that one of those things is sleep. According to The Huffington Post, the team behind the popular sleep app Sleep Cycle recently took the time to learn how sleep habits differ day-to-day in 47 countries around the world. […]
When you find yourself nodding off during important meetings, it’s easy to recognize that more sleep could be the solution. However, the symptoms of chronic sleep loss can be sneaky and less-obvious than yawning, feeling sleepy or having low energy. Here’s what The Huffington Post suggests we all be on the lookout for: You have […]
It can be difficult to get back to sleep after awakening during the night as you become more anxious to enjoy dreamland once again. More frustration arises as you stare at the clock watching your precious sleep time drift away. For the occasional bout of insomnia that we all get at times, try these tips […]
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that keeps an estimated 5-15% of Americans awake at night. However, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that a new study is bringing RLS into the spotlight for its association with an increased risk of stroke. Characterized by a constant, uncontrollable urge to move your legs […]
You may think you are better off without a full night’s rest, but the truth is we are all more productive with even the slightest increase. According to BBC’s Michael Mosley, increasing the time you spend snoozing by an hour, you can upgrade your sleep quality, which in turn upgrades the quality of your day […]
The life of a teenager is unique, as it is full of hormonal and social changes, with both playing roles in amount of sleep they get. Published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, the results of one study suggests that the relationships teenagers have with their parents and friends may have more of […]
In recent years, many people have become more familiar with compulsive hoarding thanks to popular television shows. Typically, viewers receive an inside look at the struggles hoarders face to de-clutter their homes and let go of items they view as valuable. Professional help is provided and we get the opportunity to learn and understand the […]
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