Insomnia isn’t just a problem for Americans brought on by our work-centric culture, long hours and stressful lives, it is plaguing the rest of the world as well. The problem is international and trending poorly; in fact UK adults are getting less sleep than they did a year ago. 65% are sleeping an average of […]
The weekend is often seen as a time to recover from sleep missed during a long week. A new study suggests that using the weekend to recover from sleep deprivation does not fix all of the damage caused. It helps, but only to a certain extent. The study included 30 healthy adults, who were placed […]
Loud snoring isn’t just annoying but, could also be a sign of sleep apnea which leads to concerning health problems. Diabetes patients are also more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that causes breathing to stop (for seconds or minutes) or become shallow. For people who have diabetes and sleep apnea, […]
Sleep is often times not taken as seriously as it should be. The number of hours we get to sleep is just as important as the quality of our sleep. Insomnia, a sleep disorder that affects how you fall asleep, stay asleep, or a combination of the two, is a growing concern. A study published […]
Sleep apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder that plagues more than 18 million adults. Official treatment recommendations were released on Sept. 23rd and point to two solid, complimentary approaches: Lose weight and undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, the recommendations were created b y the […]
Too excited to fall asleep? You aren’t just imagining it. A recent study is supporting the idea that subjective sleepiness is influenced by the quality of experiences right before bed time. This may explain why it’s so difficult to get to bed when you’re engrossed in a page-turning book. Researchers from the University of Texas […]
Binge drinking raises the risk for numerous health problems, including alcohol poisoning, injuries, heart risks and liver disease. Defined as having four or more drinks in one occasion, for two or more days a week, frequent binge drinking is linked with insomnia symptoms in adults age 55 and older. Although binge drinking is considered an […]
According to a study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breathing problems during sleep may increase the risk of depression. The researchers used data collected from 9,714 adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is an ongoing study conducted by the CDC. The study participants […]
According to new research from Britain’s Sleep Council, the key to a good night’s sleep may just be connected to your salary. The survey states that 83% of people earning more than $116,000 US, reported sleeping well most nights versus 73% nationwide at all income levels. This means that people who are considered “wealthy” are […]
It is possible to satisfy your craving before bed without packing on additional pounds. Just make sure the total amount of calories you burn isn’t less than the calories you eat. This means skip the ice cream and choose a better snack that won’t impair your quality of sleep and add to your midsection. Avoid […]
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