Insomnia always seems to strike at the worst time. You may find yourself staring at the alarm clock, stressed and anxious about not being asleep as well as the upcoming day. According to Shelby Freeman Harris, Psy. D at YouBeauty.com, learning the art of mindfulness can change the relationship you have with shut-eye–and you can work on […]
One sure way to increase your sleep quality each night is to avoid sleeping in and staying up late on your days off, which is often called “social jetlag.” To help you get more of an understanding of what social jetlag is, how it affects you, and what you can do to prevent it, we […]
Sleep deprivation is risky behavior, but many don’t realize until it’s too late. Following the tragic highway collision that resulted in heartbreaking consequences for comedian Tracy Morgan and his mentor, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is reiterating the dangers of drowsy driving. Drowsy driving is responsible for more than 100,000 automobile accidents and 1,550 […]
How have you been sleeping lately? Many habits that you may not realize could be contributing to an inability to fall asleep, stay asleep or wake up feeling refreshed in the morning. To get back on track with your high-quality shut-eye, Fit Sugar suggests that you avoid these habits before bed: Getting emotionally wound up: Bedtime is […]
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common recommended treatment for people who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While OSA increases serious health risks such as heart disease, a new study is suggesting that CPAP therapy may rapidly decrease those risks as it quickly improves arterial tone and blood pressure. On Wednesday, June 4, […]
The reason why we need sleep is still being researched with many different theories at the center of the debate. However, new research may have unlocked a piece of the puzzle, finding that chronic sleep loss can cause dangerous neurotoxic molecules that normally circulate in our blood, to enter the central nervous system and interfere […]
While it’s common for many people to share their bed with their furry best friend, researchers are officially stating it is bad for sleep. Co-sleeping has often been defined as sharing a bed with a child or a romantic partner, but sharing with a pet is one that studies often overlook. Dr. Sowjanya Duthuluru M.D. […]
While many theories about dreams remain unverified, many researchers agree that nightmares could be a sign of a physical health issue. During REM (rapid eye movement) sleep all dreams occur, which is critical to mental health. When REM sleep is disrupted due to stress, hormonal changes, or respiratory issues, nightmares are a frequent result. The […]
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