The dangers of getting behind the wheel after poor sleep are something that many people don’t think about until tragedy strikes. However, the consequences still exist and for truck drivers, the risky activity of drowsy driving has more of an opportunity to occur as fatigue seems to be quite common in their profession. The National […]
A new study has found that light exposure at night causes a commonly used drug for breast cancer to be ineffective. “Circadian and Melatonin Disruption by Exposure to Light at Night Drives Intrinsic Resistance to Tamoxifen Therapy in Breast Cancer,” a study in Cancer Research, was conducted by cancer researchers at Tulane University School of […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okVu2GYEP2w Do you ever think about how going without sleep makes you look? Recently, a lack of shut-eye has been making headlines for its ability to decline your looks. The effects of sleep deprivation on your face may not be all that apparent to you immediately, however we can assure you that the years won’t […]
It’s late and you are still up as your tummy is begging you for snack, but you may be worried about ruining your summer body. We’ve got good news! You can satisfy your late night craving without feeling guilty about the possibility of gaining weight and help encourage your body to get sleepy all at […]
If you haven’t been sleeping well lately, it may be time to replace your pillows. According to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation, about 70% of people say that having a comfortable pillow is essential to getting a great of sleep. However, often times we all make the mistake of hanging on to the […]
Obtaining high-quality sleep even when you are tired from a rotating schedule or constant jet lag can seem impossible. Our bodies are ruled by our circadian rhythm or 24-hour biological clock, which needs environment cues such as light to stay on track. When it’s out of sync your metabolism, immune system, hunger and ability to […]
In today’s society women are able to show that can do it all, from motherhood to running Fortune 500 companies. However, a new study is cautioning new mothers to fight the urge to return back to work too soon. Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology found that after 4 months of giving birth 50% […]
If you haven’t felt motivated to join Team Sleep just yet, think about how your last athletic endeavor went, then take a look at the very neat infographic below! Provided by Mind Body Green in the world of Pinterest, it’s the perfect tool to encourage all athletes to tuck in to reach their peak performance. Whether you […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVQlcxiQlzI#t=177 How much sleep do you think you need to be your best? This new video from AsapSCIENCE aims to help you understand that question and why getting an optimum amount is crucial to your well-being. Too little or too much sleep can create expensive health issues you don’t want to deal with, so it’s […]
Over across the ocean, sleep may become more of a priority in hospitals. If you have spent a night or more in the hospital, I’m sure you can recall how noisy it can get, making it a difficult place to get much needed rest. Hospitals are a place people go to get better, yet as […]
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