In today’s fast-paced society, sleep continues to be the last thing on our priority lists. We may focus on eating better or being more active, but high-quality snooze just doesn’t seem that beneficial. But, that’s where we are wrong! For inspiration to climb into bed early tonight check out what sleep does for you as […]
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Going to Bed Late Linked to Repetitive Negative Thoughts
Stress and worry are normal emotions that we all experience from time to time, but when it becomes ongoing our sleep takes a hit, making things even worse. However, an interesting study is pointing to our bedtime, suggesting that staying up late could be bringing us seemingly never ending negative thoughts and stress. Appearing in the […]
Insomnia May Bring on Significant Health Risks
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 […]
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 […]
9 Ways You Hurt Yourself By Skipping Sleep
While it can be truly tempting to finish up your day by skipping sleep and going on a Netflix binge, the risks aren’t worth it. Sleep is essential one of the building blocks of life and it has its hand in everything from your memory and focus to heart disease and life span. Assistant professor […]
What You Need to Know About Sleep Loss and Weight Gain
With Thanksgiving only weeks away, it may be time for you to stack up on the proper amount of sleep to protect your waistline. The link between sleep and weight isn’t a new topic, but it is a very important one to remain at optimal health levels. Think back to the last time you went […]
Sleep Expert Details the Price of Sleep Loss at Every Age
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4GVrVkvpmA Thanks to numerous studies, surveys and countless hours of research, we know that America overall could use more sleep. Thankfully, Daylight Savings has come to an end we all can make good on collecting an extra hour of snooze. According to the experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, there are serious […]
Study Details How Sleep Helps Visual Task Learning
Thanks to previous studies we know that when students take a nap after learning a new task, they are more likely to remember it. Researchers at Brown University are detailing exactly how the brain uses sleep to learn a visual task. The evidence shows that during sleep our minds emit brainwaves of specific frequencies to […]
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