It is very common for children who are bullied to keep their suffering to themselves. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that parents and physicians may be able to identify victims before serious mental health problems cause the trauma of depression, anxiety, psychotic episodes, and suicide. While nightmares are common during childhood, night terrors […]
Are you struggling to fall asleep or experiencing less than stellar quality sleep? Improving your snooze could be as easy as changing some of your habits, improving sleep environment, and creating relaxing sleep routine—making up the parts of what’s called sleep hygiene. According to The Huffington Post, there is plenty to be learned from the […]
Obstructive sleep apnea has found its way back into the headlines as it carries serious threats to health and impacts the daily lives of those affected. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, New research shows that sleep apnea is associated with a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. However, treating the sleep […]
With more that 70 million adults suffering from some form of a sleep disorder, it is no surprise that sleep has become a major health topic. A lack of sleep increases the risk of accident and injury, as well as health risks such as cancer, diabetes, glaucoma and early death. You may feel as though […]
Are you ready to kick off Shark Week 2015? In honor of our obsession with of sharp teeth and super senses this week, we couldn’t help taking a look at how sharks get enough snooze to have the energy to stay on the hunt. For many years, biologist believed that sharks went without sleep due […]
There is no denying that millions of people aren’t getting the proper amount of rejuvenating sleep. You may be tempted to turn to sleep mediation at the first sign of insomnia, but most sleep experts encourage us to try changing our habits and learn what truly helps us relax before bed. Try these drug-free tips […]
While social media normally helps us connect with people and businesses, Twitter has recently given researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital insight on sleep disorders. Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the research is one of the first to explore the relationship between social media usage and sleep problems. Additionally, the researchers also were […]
Parents often debate about the best sleep practices for their babies, as their seemingly, erratic sleep schedule can be a challenging time. Nearly 20-30% of adults in many different countries report that babies waking up and crying is the most common sleep problem to overcome. According to a new video study, babies who can “resettle,” […]
New research is strengthening the link between poor sleep and the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a press release shared by the European Society of Cardiology, the research was a part of a long-term World Health Organization (WHO) program and an additional “psychosocial” sub-study. “Mortality from cardiovascular diseases accounts for nearly […]
According to new research, there are numerous forms of exercise that can help you sleep better, compared to not exercising at all. Presented at SLEEP 2015, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shared their findings, showing that physical activities such as biking, golfing, running, weight-lifting, yoga/Pilates, gardening, aerobics/calisthenics, and […]
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