At the 2012 Comsumer Electronics Show, Novasom unveiled an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) test kit that has been cleared by the FDA and uses the Verizon Wireless network to collect sleep data wirelessly. NovaSom describes the test as: “The AccuSom, NovaSom’s second-generation home sleep test, is a smartphone-sized portable Type III cardio-respiratory monitor. Its multichannel […]
If you have trouble sleeping, chances are that you have a physical problem causing the trouble. Here are a few sleep problems and some solutions to them. For waking up in the middle of the night it is suggested that you keep your room dark, try not turn on the tv or computer, also don’t […]
When the clocks go back and the nights become longer, many people suffer from what is called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. It can result in depression, sleep disorders, and appetite changes and can have a devastating effect on some people. However, researchers assure that a little extra darkness at night isn’t a bad thing. […]
It is well-known that chronic drinking can lead to many different health problems, but researchers discovered that it can also disrupt your bodies biological clock. The bodies biological clock, or circadian rhythm, is controlled by a system of genes, and the system of circadian rhythm allows the body to control temperature, sleep/wake times, and more […]
Many people turn to pharmaceutical aids for help sleeping. In this new video, Cara Santa Maria sheds light on some of the possible side effects of using Ambien to fall asleep. Ambien is a sedative and has been implicated in a large number of disturbing sleep behaviors. Using Ambien affects the unbalanced chemicals in your […]
In today’s demanding world, it is becoming increasingly harder for some individuals to devote enough time to sleep at night. Yet according to a 2009 study by the PEW Research Center; only one-third of American adults take daytime naps. Napping can be beneficial for those who cannot find adequate time for sleep at night, and […]
Sometimes getting normal sleep during the beginning stages of grieving can be tricky. Here are some tips from an online video posted on the grief healing website linked below. Some of the tips suggested are useful for anyone looking to get better sleep. General advice like make sure not to drink caffeine before bedtime, use […]
There are many different potential aids available to help you achieve sleep, and Rachelle Norman a music therapist suggests that music may improve your length and quality of sleep. Research has shown ways in which music can improve sleep in hospitals, nursing homes, and for individuals with ailments and medical conditions, as well as those […]
The effects of not sleeping enough can significantly affect your health. Sleep deprivation can be caused by stress, poor time-management, and health conditions. Also, more often than not; sleep deprivation is caused by sleep disorders. Some of the consequences of sleep deprivation include decreased alertness, memory and cognitive impairment, and general poor quality of life. […]
There are about 100,000 police-reported crashes in the United States every year as a direct result of driver fatigue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates. An incident in Japan involving a sleeping bus driver that killed seven people has spurred people to think about driving differently. Automakers hope to use new technology to reduce […]
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