Have you ever caught yourself nodding off at work? You are not alone. Nationwide, Americans go to their place of employment sleepy and drowsy. Sleep related problems are a common factor in workplace injuries and automobile accidents, but does your job result in more lost sleep than others? The Center for Disease Control published findings […]
Sleep disorders are on the rise in the United States, with more that 40 million Americans living with chronic, “long-term sleep disorders,” according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. It is no surprise, then, that many—some disturbing—actions and experiences while asleep are cropping up as well. Are you familiar with any of the things on […]
Dreams can be tantalizing and terrifying, surreal and so real – all at the same time. But, what happens when we dream? Many people suggest that dreams have meaning; and to take heed of the scenes that play out while we sleep. Others believe it is a way for our minds to deal with all […]
Parents in Stockholm, Sweden often set up their babies to nap outdoors; it’s a practice that goes back as far as many can remember. Temperatures in Sweden dip to about 20°F during winter, and when factoring in the wind-chill, it can feel as cold as -4°F. So, what then, drives these parents to have their […]
In this blog post, we aim to discern between fact and fiction in relation to sleep guidelines. With so much information swirling at our fingertips, it sometimes becomes hard to tell what’s true or false. Read on for an assessment of common myths about sleep, according to Dr. Daniel Buysse, from the University of Pittsburgh’s Sleep Institute: […]
Sleep hygiene is very important to maintaining a great environment for where you snooze. Sheets should be cleaned every week to two weeks, in very hot water. But, what about your mattress? Follow these easy steps to clean your mattress this spring! 1. Air it out: Clear your mattress of all sheets, and protectors. Then, […]
Using a sleep diary can help you identify problems and track your habits in order to improve your overall quality of sleep. If you think that using a sleep diary may help you identify problems consider using one to achieve a good night’s sleep, here is some information on how to use one. Try keeping […]
Millions of Americans have trouble falling—and staying—asleep every night. Unfortunately, they often turn to over the counter, and prescription medications to help them with this problem. However, there are a number of foods that can aid those that have difficulty falling asleep, as well as promote a healthy diet. Here are four of them: Popcorn: […]
At the 2012 Comsumer Electronics Show, Novasom unveiled an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) test kit that has been cleared by the FDA and uses the Verizon Wireless network to collect sleep data wirelessly. NovaSom describes the test as: “The AccuSom, NovaSom’s second-generation home sleep test, is a smartphone-sized portable Type III cardio-respiratory monitor. Its multichannel […]
If you have trouble sleeping, chances are that you have a physical problem causing the trouble. Here are a few sleep problems and some solutions to them. For waking up in the middle of the night it is suggested that you keep your room dark, try not turn on the tv or computer, also don’t […]
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