Judging how you feel after a night of sleep is a great way to decide if you need to make some changes to your bedtime routine. Recently, The Huffington Post team up with sleep app, Sleep Cycle to find out how users felt when it was time to wake up and greet the day. Data […]
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Awake Patients in Pain Have Longer Hospital Stays
According to new research, pain is responsible for the poor sleep and longer recovery time in the hospital for many patients after undergoing a surgical procedure. Researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit took advantage of the opportunity to present their findings at the 2014 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) […]
Common Sleep Aid Linked to Increased Trips to the ER
Based on the findings of a new study, you may not want to make medication your first step solution for insomnia woes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) has released a report regarding the active ingredient found in common sleep aids such as Ambien, Edluar, Ambien CR, and Zolpimist, called zolpidem. Emergency […]
Reducing Calories May Improve Blood Pressure & Sleep Apnea
The importance of getting your sleep apnea treatment as soon as possible cannot be stressed enough. According to a new study that was presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research Scientific Sessions 2014, cutting back on calories may help reduce sleep apnea and lower high blood pressure in people who are obese. […]
Is There a Connection Between the Moon and Sleep Changes?
With the next full moon set appear on October 8th, it may time to make note of the folklore regarding the moon affecting our sleep. Conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, a new study has found a link between lunar phases and sleep patterns. Using 47 healthy adults between the ages […]
Caffeine May Still Be Holding America Back From Sleep
Caffeine can easily be named America’s favorite drug, but its negative effects on sleep are often overlooked by many. This commonly used stimulant is everywhere, including coffee, soda, energy drinks, green tea, chocolate and even some over-the-counter medications. Recently, NBC News reported that adults in the U.S. are only sleeping on average 6 hours and […]
Brain Damage Caused By Severe Sleep Apnea Can Be Reversed
The dangers of not having your sleep apnea treated should not be taken lightly, including risks of health conditions, brain damage and an earlier death. However, there is great news for people who are worried about the damage already caused by the sleep disorder. A new study is the first to show that the white […]
Why and How Our Smartphones Work Against Us at Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnDfPpUC_jg I can admit that I’m guilty of sending a few texts and checking various social media platforms before going to bed, not considering the blue light exposure. However, my seemingly harmless actions, along with those of the millions of other people who are doing the same, can have negative health consequences if performed on […]
Does the Sound of Your Morning Alarm Matter?
Do you believe that you are affected by the sound of your alarm each morning? That’s the question The Huffington Post sought to answer this past weekend. Of course, I don’t know too many people, if any, who are thrilled about any type of alarm to their long work day ahead. But I think we […]
The Sleep Disorder That Makes You Appear Drunk
If you’ve ever woken up suddenly from a deep sleep, feeling dazed, confused and couldn’t recall the experience later, you could have a sleep disorder known as “sleep drunkenness.” With the CDC estimating that 50-70 million adults in the U.S. have a sleep or wakefulness disorder, there is a great chance that you may have […]
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