Category Archives: Sleep

A new study has found a relationship between how walking patterns can be affected by lack of sleep. More importantly, the research found that even a few extra hours on weekends could help reduce fatigue-induced clumsiness. Previous research has shown how sleep can affect cognitive tasks, such as holding a conversation, solving math problems, and ...click here to read more

Sleep disorders are pervasive, with approximately one in three adults suffering from mild insomnia. As stress levels rise around the world, insomnia is becoming more prevalent in adults. But a new study led by Monash University has found that getting enough natural sunlight each day could help to reduce insomnia and improve mood. The study ...click here to read more

It can be rather simple to downplay the complexity of sleep. Most people, even if they don’t sleep well, take it for granted. When they get tired, they go to bed. Of course, most people know it’s not that easy. Data suggests that most people report having some occasional sleep trouble; it may include falling ...click here to read more

Too little sleep can lead to big trouble. Aside from feeling tired and groggy, it’s associated with poor heart health, weight gain, toxic waste build-up in the brain, paranoia, and poor performance. Sleep hygiene and exercise can help, but a lot of the time, they may not. That’s because winding down and relaxing and sticking ...click here to read more

Getting a restful night of sleep is important for so many reasons. A new study from Ohio State University suggests missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to poor snacking choices. An analysis of data including 20,000 American adults found a link between lack of sleep and ...click here to read more

Getting a good night’s sleep is about more than the time directly before bed or when your head hits the pillow. It starts almost as soon as you wake up. How you spend your day can play a big role in how you spend your night. If your nights are long and filled with tossing ...click here to read more

Good quality sleep is crucial for overall health. But for people with migraines, they may be getting less quality REM sleep time compared to those without migraines. According to a study published in Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology journal, both children and adults get less total sleep time. However, children with migraines took less ...click here to read more

It is known that lunar cycles have an influence on human reproduction, but new research is suggesting it may also affect other human behavior, including traffic accidents, suicide, crime, and sleep. A study published in the journal Science of the total Environment has found that men’s sleep, in particular, may be more influenced by the ...click here to read more

In many parts of the world, napping was a part of daily life. Although the cultural practice of daytime naps may be dwindling, they are still quite common across the globe. Even in the United States, where daytime naps can be frowned on, the National Sleep Foundation estimated up to one-third of people take them. ...click here to read more

I’ve been tired these last couple of weeks. Or maybe that’s not the right way of putting it. Let’s say I’ve been falling asleep really early. In the past few weeks, I’ve rarely seen a day past about 9:30 PM, and I think it might have something to do with my new evening routine. It’s ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s and dementia are scary. You may have experienced a family member or friend sinking into it and hope it doesn’t happen to anyone else you know. Or even yourself. It may have even sparked you to over-analyze any mental drop you’ve noticed in yourself or a loved one. But you can take a deep ...click here to read more

Many studies have shown that heart health can depend a lot on diet, exercise and sleep patterns. Although research has shown the beneficial interaction between the brain, lifestyle, and cardiovascular health, what is not known is how exactly these factors affect other bodily functions. Genetics do play an important role in cardiovascular health. Still, as ...click here to read more

If you’re regularly not feeling well rested after a night of sleep, you may want to think about why. It could save your life. A new study is showing that sleep apnea – a condition that causes people to stop breathing during sleep – can be life threatening. Further, it’s associated with increased risk for ...click here to read more

New mothers experiencing sleep loss may be speeding up their aging. According to new research published from UCLA, too little sleep in the first six months after birth can add three to seven years to a woman’s “biological age.” The study published in Sleep Health studied 33 mothers during their pregnancies in the first year ...click here to read more