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Short Sleep and Sleep-Related Breathing Linked to Obesity
Obesity has been in the headlines more often in recent years as the epidemic is also affecting our youth. Published in The Journal of Pediatrics, research suggests that both sleep-related breathing problems and a lack sleep each doubles the risk of a child becoming obese by the age of 15. While numerous studies have already […]
Blue Light Exposure May Increase Hunger
The effects of blue light exposure are being explored by many research teams all over the world. Recently, results from a small study suggest that exposure to blue light before and during dinner may affect how much you eat. Blue light exposure is already known to negatively impact sleep as it disrupts the body’s natural production of […]
10 Ways That Science Says We Can Sleep Better
Falling asleep at the right time can be harder than it sounds. In this fast-paced society, it’s quite easy to sleep let drop down to the bottom of your priority list without truly thinking of the consequences. However, changing your sleep habits can bring you great rewards. Try these 10 easy tips we found on Lifehack […]
Study: Sleep Deprivation May Lead To Loss Of Brain Neurons
Research continues to provide evidence of just how important sleep is to our bodies. According to The Huffington Post, a study that relied on mice suggests that chronic sleep deprivation could have more damaging long-term effects than previously realized. Researchers from Peking University and the University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine found that a […]
Five Ways Family Mealtime Benefits Your Family
Roy Ortega of Gallery Furniture makes family meals a priority at home. It’s a lesson he learned growing up in a tight-knit family in Houston. And it’s a lesson that he’s seen repeated in his trips to Amish country in recent years, on behalf of Gallery Furniture. Ortega’s job is to source the high-quality, solid-wood […]
What People Choose to Dream About Most
It’s hard not to be fascinated by the fun topic of lucid dreaming. These dreamers have the ability to be aware that they are dreaming and have the incredible option of controlling their trips to dreamland! So what do lucid dreamers mostly aim to do as they dream? Live Science gave us the scoop on a […]
5 Common Sleep Issues and How You Can Beat Them
Have you been experiencing any sleep issues lately? It’s important that you get back on track as a lack of sleep has been linked to chronic diseases and earlier death. Obtaining high-quality sleep isn’t the same for everyone, making it more difficult to figure out what’s the best plan to meet your sleep needs. However, […]
Chronic Sleep Loss May Lead to Schizophrenia Symptoms
Even though many people often go without sleep to make room for work, social or personal commitments, the effects of sleep deprivation shouldn’t be taken lightly. One study is suggesting that when a healthy person experiences 24 hours of sleep deprivation, they may display conditions similar to a person who has schizophrenia. Recently, the researchers from […]
Untreated Sleep Apnea Tied to Resistant High Blood Pressure
The importance of getting your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treated cannot be stressed enough. One study published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has revealed a strong link between severe, untreated OSA and high blood pressure undeterred by blood pressure medications. 284 participants who were at risk for cardiovascular disease, […]
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