Does electricity and artificial light hold us all back from getting more quality sleep? Researchers from the University of Washington believe so, and they’ve got new research to back it up! Published online in the Journal of Biological Rhythms, the study compared the days of traditional hunter-gatherer living conditions to our modern environment, revealing that […]
Sleep issues aren’t new to those who work in health care, but a new study suggests that insomnia may significantly impact the treatment of their patients. Published online in the journal Sleep, lead study author Dr. Venkatesh Basappa Krishnamurthy and his team found that the sleep disorder decreases empathy health care workers feel toward their […]
While it’s no secret that men and women do things differently, it may come as a surprise that one of those things is sleep. According to The Huffington Post, the team behind the popular sleep app Sleep Cycle recently took the time to learn how sleep habits differ day-to-day in 47 countries around the world. […]
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that keeps an estimated 5-15% of Americans awake at night. However, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that a new study is bringing RLS into the spotlight for its association with an increased risk of stroke. Characterized by a constant, uncontrollable urge to move your legs […]
In recent years, many people have become more familiar with compulsive hoarding thanks to popular television shows. Typically, viewers receive an inside look at the struggles hoarders face to de-clutter their homes and let go of items they view as valuable. Professional help is provided and we get the opportunity to learn and understand the […]
If you wish you could sleep less and do more, you may be a little of jealous of giraffes. As researchers work to unlock more mysteries behind human sleep, studying how animals and insects collect their snooze has already led to some pretty big discoveries, including using squirrels and lemurs to learn about hibernation and […]
As plenty of research shows, there is simply no replacing the value of a good night’s sleep. Over the past 10 years, researchers and scientists have made plenty of critical discoveries regarding how important sleep is to our health and overall well-being. Check some of the biggest discoveries that have made headlines in the sleep […]
How smart are your bed sheets? According to a new report, researcher Paulino Vacas Jacques has invented a system that can make textiles smart, and a way to make this technology available to the majority of the population. As a specialist in infrared physics and an entrepreneur, Vacas Jacques is adamant that his new invention […]
As others studies have shown that men and women sleep differently, it’s not so surprising that there are differences when it comes to how we dream. Based on surveys and studies, The Huffington Post says that researchers are able to see common themes in men and women’s dreams, respectively: Men Tend To Dream Of: Success […]
Healthy sleep is being promoted throughout the U.S. military, and the latest research aims to keep our veterans safe. According to a team of researchers, veterans may be at a higher risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea as the severity of their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases. 195 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with PTSD were […]
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