Sufferers of sleep apnea are more likely to fall asleep while driving, according to research that used simulated driving courses to test people with and without the disorder. The results indicate that individuals with sleep apnea are twice as likely to nod off at least momentarily than their peers without the disorder. Dr. Mark Elliott […]
Many professional hockey players are not getting enough sleep. Furthermore, scores of players are using the prescription sleep-aid drug Ambien to help themselves doze off. The National Hockey League has taken notice of this problem and has taken steps in an attempt to minimize the issues. The NHL’s Players’ Association spokesman, Jonathan Weatherdon commented on […]
New York City is often dubbed, “the city that never sleeps.” And for good reason—many New Yorkers are having an increasingly difficult time falling asleep in the bustling metropolis. A recent article found that some residents of NYC are spending huge amounts of money to improve their quality of sleep. Some of people and their […]
A new study has shown that sleep helps starlings remember tasks learned throughout the day. While sleep playing a crucial role in helping to recall actions and information from the day before may seem like old news, this research is different. In this case, researches at the University of Chicago trained 48 starlings to learn […]
A new study has researchers seeing a potential link between frequently experiencing bad sleep, and heart failure. 50,000 participants’ health was tracked for 11 years, to collect data for the study. They were between the ages of 20 and 89. The research team found that those who often experienced issues getting to, and staying asleep, […]
A new study reported by the Nature Neuroscience journal may provide answers as to why memory declines with age. As we age and brain changes naturally occur, our overall sleep quality is affected leading to a decline in the brain’s ability to store new long term memories. The study by researchers at the University of […]
Taking a nap may be the most effective way to rejuvenate your brain. A new short viral video explains the scientific power of power naps. During the day we use coffee, energy drinks, and a host of other aids to try and stay awake. But the sleep we are trying to avoid may be what […]
Typically, when we think of sleep-deprivation, side effects that openly manifest themselves come to mind such as: a lack of energy, poor motor skills, and poor work performance, to name a few. While those noticeable consequences from a sleepless night are generally applicable, losing out on sleep affects our body on a biological level, too. […]
If you sleep 6-hours or less per night, chances are you will have trouble losing weight. New research has found that lack of sleep could be stalling your ability to lose weight, and women who reported sleep problems were more likely to experience a weight gain of 11 pounds or more. New research has revealed […]
Husband or wife, no one likes the way they feel after waking up from a night full of tossing and turning. Grogginess, fatigue, and irritation can all lead to a stressful day in anyone’s household. However, a new study suggests that more martial tension can be seen the day after a wife loses out […]
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