8 Winter Sleep Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Hibernation
As the temperature continues to drop in Houston, winter sleep should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Quality sleep during the winter season can be just as difficult to obtain as it is during a hot, sticky summer. Avoid these cold weather mistakes suggested by The Huffington Post to keep sleeping soundly: Cranking up the heater: […]
Your Brain After 10 Years of Working Night Shifts
Shift work has already been named by numerous studies to be detrimental to our health, including increased risk of obesity and heart disease. And now, Time Magazine tells us research is suggesting that brain health may be on the decline thanks to working hourly shifts. Published in Occupational & Environment Medicine, more than 3,000 people […]
The Invention of the Electric Blanket
How will you be keeping warm this winter? According to About.com, the first electric blanket was invented sometime in the early 1900s. They were not only big and bulky but, dangerous and considered odd, with no practical purpose. The term “electric blanket” wasn’t even used until the 1950s. People called them “warming pads” or “heated […]
The Art of Mindfulness for Better Sleep
A frustrating night of insomnia always comes at the worse time. You may find yourself staring at the alarm clock, stressed and anxious about not being asleep as well as the upcoming day. According to Shelby Freeman Harris, Psy. D at YouBeauty.com, learning the art of mindfulness can change the relationship you have with shut-eye–and you can […]
5 Signs You Need to Talk to Your Doctor About Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is becoming a well-talked about topic in the health community, and for good reason. The chronic sleep disorder is estimated to affect the lives of at least 25 million adults in the U.S., with many people going undiagnosed or untreated for years. Sleep apnea has been linked to serious health conditions […]
5 Things to Ban from Your Bedroom for Better Snooze
Practicing great sleep hygiene requires a few things, but it can be hard staying the course to make each night a success. Your bedroom should be a sleep sanctuary for relaxation and Grade A snooze. To make things a little easier for yourself, The Huffington Post suggests you ban 5 items from your bedroom: 1. Your […]
Study: Children with Sleep Disorders and Treatment Timing
Sleep disorders don’t just affect adults, and it’s important that children quickly get treated. Children critically rely on the proper sleep to boost their growth and development, as they are absorbing so much new information around them. As the first research of its kind, a study was published online by the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck […]
Chronic Sleep Loss Causes Major Damage to Cells
Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) have added to list of why sleep is so important, and their significant research may encourage us all to get the quality rest we need each night. Lead study author Dr. Carol Everson and her team found that chronic sleep loss causes cell damage, especially in the […]
What Your Body Is Up To While You Snooze
Sleep is an amazing process that boosts our overall health and happiness. Have you ever wondered exactly happens while you snooze? Sleep restores your body every night to prepare for the next day. Here’s a list of how specific regions of your body are affected by sleep that we found on Body+Soul: Your eyes: As you […]
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