How many times did you hit the snooze button this morning? The reason why you feel the need to repeatedly try to get more sleep each morning shouldn’t be overlooked. This bad habit is often a sign of poor sleep quality and can lead to daytime sleepiness. According to The Huffington Post, fragmented sleep is […]
Registered nurses have a crucial role in healthcare, but it’s common for them to be fatigued and sleep-deprived while working. A new study is reporting that nurses who are tired, experience sleep loss, and daytime sleepiness are more likely to report decision regret regarding their clinical decisions, compared to well-rested nurses. For nurses, decision regret […]
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are severe and life-changing. More than a million people in the US have suffered a SCI, with at least 100,000 of them being veterans. Despite the high number of people affected, researchers are still in the process of finding out how (SCI) affect patients beyond physical paralysis. Researchers have known for […]
Kiwi, the wonderfully, bright green fruit commonly used in fruit salad, may be added to the list of sleep-promoting foods. This fruit is high in antioxidants and fiber, packed with Vitamin C, and rich with potassium. Previous studies have shown that kiwi boosts our immune system, aids heart health and respiratory function. This “superfood” may […]
Scientists have made some of the biggest discoveries about human sleep by studying the sleep habits of animals around us. One of the animals getting the spotlight recently is Madagascar’s fat-tailed dwarf lemur, the only primate known to fully go into a deep sleep while hibernating. Lemurs are closely related to humans, making this finding […]
When we think of insomnia, we cannot forget how much it affects our soldiers and veterans. Insomnia has been reported by approximately 54% of the 2 million military men and women who have served in various American combat efforts since 2001, compared to the 22% of non-military adults. That means that more than 1 in […]
Are you among the nearly half of Americans who aren’t getting the recommended amount of sleep? According to a new Gallup report, 2 in 5 Americans haven’t been sleeping at least 7 hours or more. Based on surveying 1,031 adults in the US, the researchers found that 59% of Americans reported getting at least 7 […]
Want to wake up more energetic, optimistic, and add a boost to your productivity? Well then, finding out how to sleep better ought to be a top priority! You may feel like you have tried everything but, these sneaky habits may have more of a role in your bad nights of sleep than you realize: […]
With all of the amazing food, it’s not uncommon to gain a couple of pounds during the holidays. But, shedding those pounds? That can be a different story. Sleeping more may be exactly what you need. Not only does high quality sleep help you to maintain your weight and reduce health risks such as diabetes […]
Are you looking to shed some pounds this New Years, and sleep better? We have you covered! Remember to keep your evening and late night snacks around 200 calories to prevent being up all night digesting. Add these sleep-promoting snacks to your list: Hummus and Veggies: Hummus is made from chickpeas which are loaded with vitamin […]
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