Taking a nap at the right time can turn your whole day around, allowing you to fly through your work day in good spirits. The sleep medicine community is pretty much in agreement that naps boost creativity, memory, productivity and moods. Check out the 3 types of naps that Oprah Magazine says you need to add […]
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A Satisfied Wife May Lead Couples to Sleep in Sync
According to a study, a happy wife may mean shared sleep schedules between couples. Presented at SLEEP 2014, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found results that suggest when wives are more satisfied with their marriages, couples are more likely to sleep in sync. “The sleep of married couples is more in sync on a […]
Does Thanksgiving Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?
Today is the day that many of us have been waiting on all year, it’s Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table to appreciate our family, friends and the joy of a perfectly cooked turkey, after a plate or two the familiar feeling of sleepiness will try to convince us to take a nap, but […]
4 Unexpected Ways the Time Change is Affecting Us
Most of us were all too thrilled to turn our clocks back earlier this month, celebrating the end Daylight Savings Time by enjoying extra sleep. However, does this time of year really bring more benefits to our sleep-deprived society? According to Yahoo Health, studies that focus the consequences of losing sleep in March, shouldn’t blind […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Why You Should Upgrade Your Pajamas
While staying healthy is about eating well, exercising regularly and getting the proper sleep, it’s also about feeling good about yourself. The Huffington Post reports that one of the easiest ways to boost how you feel is to simply buy new pajamas. At the end of the day, it’s common for us to be so […]
Sleep Issues Due to Divorce May Impact Blood Pressure
Divorce is a troubling issue for many people, often causing individuals to lose sleep due stress and sadness. Researchers from the University of Arizona are suggesting that those sleep problems not be ignored if they continue over time, as they increase the risk of hypertension. Published in the journal Health Psychology, their study may be […]
Trick or Treat, Too Much Candy Can Disrupt Sleep
It’s that time of year for tricks and treats as many people will be enjoying Halloween tonight. However, with Daylight Savings coming to an end on Sunday, it’s even more important to watch our caffeine consumption, including the tons of candy children are ecstatic to receive in their baskets. Indulging in the sugar high and […]
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