One of the most recommended sleep tips is putting away electronics at least 90 minutes before bedtime, including smart phones. However, Fortune Magazine tells us that 71% of Americans are still sleeping with their smart phones in their bed or on a nightstand, with 3% of people admitting to falling sleep with it in their […]
Does the stress of work truly impact our sleep? Researchers in Sweden say that the findings of their new study indicates a relationship between job strain and disturbed sleep. Additionally, work interventions to help employees sleep better may improve overall work satisfaction. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that a total of 4, 827 […]
How you interact with the world is largely influenced by your personality, but it also says a lot about your sleep habits. According to The Huffington Post, specific traits can impact your sleep patterns without you giving it much thought. Take a look at what we learned below: Genetics have a lot to say about […]
Do you think about sleep when you plan your daily menu? If you have been experiencing low energy throughout the day, it may be a good time to consider your eating habits. According to The Huffington Post, these foods can bring on some unwanted Zzzs right in the middle of you trying to power through […]
There is another reason to get your sleep apnea treated. According to Newswise, new research presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference, severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and excessive daytime sleepiness may increase the risk of depression in men. Researchers from the University of Adelaide in Australia were able to confirm a strong […]
Obstructive sleep apnea has found its way back into the headlines as it carries serious threats to health and impacts the daily lives of those affected. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, New research shows that sleep apnea is associated with a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. However, treating the sleep […]
Are you ready to kick off Shark Week 2015? In honor of our obsession with of sharp teeth and super senses this week, we couldn’t help taking a look at how sharks get enough snooze to have the energy to stay on the hunt. For many years, biologist believed that sharks went without sleep due […]
While social media normally helps us connect with people and businesses, Twitter has recently given researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital insight on sleep disorders. Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the research is one of the first to explore the relationship between social media usage and sleep problems. Additionally, the researchers also were […]
Sleep apnea is uncommonly diagnosed because doctors don’t regularly check its symptoms, and the signs can be easily overlooked. Characterized by pausing in breathing, sometimes hundreds of times a night, this sleep disorder is particularly dangerous because those constant sleep disruptions cause the sleeper to lose oxygen. Often, the disruptions do not cause a person […]
Does electricity and artificial light hold us all back from getting more quality sleep? Researchers from the University of Washington believe so, and they’ve got new research to back it up! Published online in the Journal of Biological Rhythms, the study compared the days of traditional hunter-gatherer living conditions to our modern environment, revealing that […]
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