As we age, insomnia is more likely to become an issue. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 67% of older adults suffer from symptoms of insomnia, including daytime sleepiness, and waking up numerous times during the night. Here are some of the things that may contribute to an increase in insomnia amongst older people: 1. […]
Drowsy driving is a a serious risk for people on the road, particularly if you work in the transportation industry. Many times a driver will feel alert, not realizing that that are falling asleep. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that it is possible for parts of the brain to shut down and go […]
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 […]
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