Frequent Nighttime Bathroom Trips Could Mean Sleep Apnea
Those increased trips to the bathroom at night may not be a call to see a urologist, but a sleep specialist for sleep apnea. In an informative article we found on the The Huffington Post, Brandon R. Peters is encouraging readers to consider why they may be visiting the bathroom so much at night, especially […]
Bedtime Routines Help Children Achieve Quality Sleep
Do your children have a set time to tuck in for sleep as well as a regular bedtime routine? Children who have a regular bedtime are stacking up on better sleep, says a new, multinational study that has been published in this month’s issue of the journal Sleep. Data from a total of 10,085 mothers […]
Sleep Deprivation Can Hinder Your Decision-Making in a Crisis
In the real world, the difference between life and death often comes down to a split second decision. However, according researchers at Washington State University sleep deprivation could lead to catastrophic decisions being made in a crisis situation. The study is being noted as the first study to explore how insufficient sleep impacts decision-making in […]
Childhood Maltreatment Linked to Adult Sleep Problems
Experiencing multiple incidents of childhood maltreatment doubles the risk for sleep issues in adulthood, according to a new study. Published online in the journal Sleep Medicine, researchers from the University of Ottawa, Western University and the University of Toronto, included data from 19,349 adults from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey –Mental Health to arrive […]
Try This Breathing Technique to Fall Asleep Within Minutes!
Clearing your mind enough to fall asleep can be more of challenge on some nights than others. However, Time Magazine has recently shared a technique to help solve that problem, the “4-7-8” exercise. More than 50 % of adults admitted to stress keeping them awake at least 1 night each month in a survey conducted […]
Change Your Life With Quality Sleep Every Night!
While sleep is often thought of as an effortless act, everything you do from the moment you wake up impacts the outcome of your snooze. Poor sleep has been linked to an overall poorer quality of life as health risks increase, your outlook becomes more negative, and your productivity at work suffers. Try these making […]
What to Expect From Your Snooze During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is often a joyous time for many women, but poor sleep doesn’t make it easy. According to Live Science, physical and emotional changes can keep you awake at night as your exhaustion increases and more sleep obstacles appear. Published in the American Journal of Obstetrics, a study conducted by Professor Kathy Lee at the University […]
How to Help Your Significant Other Enjoy Quality Sleep
Ask your significant other or spouse how they have been sleeping lately. Poor sleep isn’t just linked serious health risks such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes, but it also hurts your productivity at work and can strain your relationships with the people you love. To help your partner improve their shut-eye and enjoy the […]
Poor Sleep and Insomnia Linked to Low Pain Tolerance
According to new research, people suffering from insomnia and other sleep issues have an increased sensitivity to pain. The fascinating study was conducted by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and included more than 10,400 adults who had been enrolled in a large, long-term Norwegian health study. Participants were asked various questions about […]
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