Too Much Short Sleep Could Easily Make You Sick
The connection between poor sleep and getting sick isn’t just a myth. New research led by the University of California-San Francisco found that getting 6 hours of sleep or less each night is associated with being four times more likely to catch a cold when exposed to the virus, compared to sleeping more than 7 […]
Poor Sleep Linked to More Stress for Students
According to a new study, poor sleep could encourage more negative effects of stress for students. Research from Concordia University’s Center for Clinical Research in Health and the PERFORM Centre shows that quality sleep serves as a buffer to protect children from the impact of stress on their cortisol levels, which regulates immune, cardiovascular and […]
The Cost of Great Customer Service: Insomnia
It is no secret that in the customer service industry, the customer is always right and that smiling is a part of the job description. Nonetheless, an intriguing small study was published in the journal Personnel Psychology and it suggests that we should consider the consequences of emotional labor in the workforce as it affects sleep. Emotional labor can […]
5 Bedtime Snack Tips for More Restful Sleep
Choosing the perfect bedtime snack can make or break your sleep. Despite the common belief that eating at night can lead to weight gain, enjoying bedtime snack can be beneficial to your snooze without impacting your waistline. If you’re looking to fall asleep faster with deeper shut-eye to look forward to every night, give these […]
Skipping Sleep For Work Means More Sick Days That Cost
It isn’t uncommon for an employee to get a pat on the back from their employer because they cut back on sleep and put in more hours at work. However, both employees and employers may want to reconsider that sacrifice as new study has found a link between sleep and work absences. Published last year […]
What Are Healthy People Doing Before Bed?
Do you know someone who always seems to have endless amounts of energy and be in a great mood? Chances are they are living a healthy life that ties into also helping them sleep better. So what’s their secret? The Huffington Post has revealed what healthy people do before climbing into the bed: They Snack […]
An Afternoon Nap is Perfect for Better Heart Health
Are you looking forward to your daily afternoon nap brightening your day? New research tells us that enjoying an afternoon nap may not only boost your energy, but it’s linked to reduced blood pressure (BP) levels and fewer hypertension-related medications. Presented at ESC Congress in Greece by cardiologist Dr. Manolis Kallistratos, the prospective study included data […]
Teens are Still Suffering from Early School Times
While back-to-school season just started, many students may feel the effects of sleep loss throughout the entire school year. Your teenagers are not exaggerating about their middle and high schools starting too early, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly agrees with their latest findings. The U.S. News & World Report tells us that […]
Improve Your Golf Game By Treating Your Sleep Apnea
Have an upcoming golf game coming up, and need to knock out the competition? According to a new study, men can improve their golf performance by getting their obstructive sleep apnea treated with continuous airway pressure (CPAP). Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder in which a person stops breathing for pauses at a night […]
New Research Reveals How Your Brain Dreams
What do you think happens while you dream? According to new published research in the journal Nature Communications, the brain activity that occurs when we dream is surprisingly similar to when we are awake and taking in visual images, or as PsyPost puts it, our brains may be seeing dreams. Researchers from Tel Aviv University […]
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