The increased risk of having a stroke has been linked to sleep apnea by numerous studies. According to a new study, the stroke risk for men and women with sleep apnea may be equal for experiencing anischemic stroke, a stroke due to blood clots. Lead study author Suzie Bertisch of Harvard Medical School and Beth […]
As we all know and have probably experienced, a lack of sleep has the ability to impair our judgment. According to a new study that was conducted at Children’s of Alabama, the same impairment doesn’t skip over our children. Even when children look both ways before crossing a street, if they are sleepy there is […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPXAHowc_s Who sleeps in your bed? That’s one of the many questions New York radio station WNYC is looking to answer with their Clock Your Sleep Project. People from all around the United States are opening up their bedrooms to answer sleep-related questions to get a better grasp on where we stand. The co-sleeping debate […]
According to a recent study, people who have sleep apnea could be at a higher risk of experiencing hearing loss. Researchers presented their study at the American Thoracic Society’s 2014 International conference, and it is likely that sleep apnea has gained another reason to be taken more seriously. 13,967 volunteers participated, with about 10% of […]
Exploding head syndrome is often times overlooked as it sounds like an imaginary condition. However, Washington State University assistant professor and director of the university psychology clinic, Brian Sharpless recently wrote a review for the sleep disorder journal Sleep Medicine Reviews, encouraging other researchers and physicians to take exploding head syndrome more seriously as there […]
Sometimes it’s not easy sharing a bed with another person after developing your own sleeping style. Bedroom drama can be a huge issue for sleep quality as well as become a issue in your relationship. So what do experts recommend to keep couples on track with sleep and their partners? Evaluate your sleep aids: You […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7NSec5NOYc As researchers are on the hunt to figure out exactly why we dream at night, these New York children have their own answers. New York Radio station WYNC, has been working hard on their Clock Your Sleep Project, a month long project to find out about various sleep habits of people in America. While […]
Struggling to fall asleep can be frustrating experience, especially when you have a big day coming up. With each person’s sleep needs being so unique, it’s important to take the time to learn what works for you. So where do you start? Try these sleep strategies to help you develop a better relationship with sleep […]
Not getting enough sleep can have serious effects on physical and mental health, especially during those teenage years as the mind and body are still developing. The amount of sleep a teenager gets does influence their likelihood to engage in risky behavior. So, how much are sleep is our youth getting? According to a recent study led […]
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