Insomnia

Research has found that nearly 40 percent of Canadians are affected by sleep disorders in their lifetime, which can lead to serious health consequences. Contributors to sleep disorders include long working hours, social and family responsibilities, irregular shift work and illness. Psychological disorders, treated or untreated can also contribute to sleep disorders, as the study ...click here to read more

You toss and you turn and, sadly, the next morning you’re more tired than ever. Not getting proper sleep can really put a damper on your daily activities and negatively impact your health. Sleep is vital for the whole body, and without proper sleep you set yourself up for a health disaster. There are many factors ...click here to read more

Does insomnia, a lack of sleep, increase hypertension? When it comes to high blood pressure – or hypertension – there are many factors that come into play: Diet, weight, smoking and alcohol use can all be attributed to your rising blood pressure. In fact, lack of sleep is also a factor. Getting a good night’s ...click here to read more

Insomnia – difficulty sleeping – can negatively impact a person’s life, so it is very important to find useful treatment options. A study published in the British Medical Journal Open contained information that everyone with sleep problems and insomnia should be aware of. The study examined the impact of prescription sleep medications, commonly taken for ...click here to read more

‘Paleo sleep’ consisted of less sleep but did not come with any sleep disorders, unlike today where we’re concerned about getting enough sleep and might now have to take up regular naps. Paleo sleep refers to our ancestors, the hunter-gatherers. In today’s world sleep disorders and sleep deprivation are seen as a global problem, but ...click here to read more

A new study has found that insomnia risk in women is higher during perimenopause – the phase before menopause. It is a known fact that women are more likely to experience sleep-deprivation than men. It’s estimated that nearly 500 million women will go through perimenopause in the next decade. Researchers also note that women’s insomnia ...click here to read more

Lack of emotional regulation has been shown to lead to insomnia, this according to new findings. Published in the British Journal of Health Psychology research team lead Markus Jansson-Fröjmark said, “These findings are important because, though the effect size is small, they suggest that teaching people strategies for regulating their emotions might help prevent new ...click here to read more

When sleeping problems or insomnia become an issue, and it feels like exhaustion is impacting your performance on the job or in life, it may not seem like a real cause for concern. The truth is that there are a number of little adjustments a person can make to boost energy levels, improve daily performance ...click here to read more

Did you know that how you cope with life stress and the general hubbub of modern society may increase your risk for insomnia? I’ve found myself snacking at night more often than usual, and not on the right foods. Even when you know better, you can slip up and compromise your sleep in the process. ...click here to read more

A full moon might have a link to some strange behaviors and bad luck, but according to a new study, sleep quality isn’t one of them. Beliefs that the phases of the moon can influence our sleep cycles – and in particular that a full moon makes sleep difficult or causes insomnia has been a ...click here to read more

Feeling stressed? When left unmanaged, stress can lead to heart disease, insomnia, and premature aging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States; nearly 70 million Americans currently suffer from hypertension, which is the leading risk for heart disease. Similarly, 70 million ...click here to read more

If you suffer from insomnia, you know how torturous the sleepless nights can be with the constant tossing and turning and nervous glances at the alarm clock.  And when you finally do manage to fall asleep, your alarm clock goes off, leaving you exhausted, cranky and unmotivated to start your day. The good news is ...click here to read more

Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is considered as the main cause of most sleep-related injuries.  Unfortunately, research efforts in the last 50 years has left several questions regarding sleepwalking unanswered, especially in terms of its actual causes. One of the major misconceptions about sleepwalking is that it is a benign disorder, in which minor effects ...click here to read more

Approximately 50 to 70 million Americans struggle with sleep problems and insomnia and one in ten have turned to prescription sleeping pills in a desperate attempt to get some shut-eye. These are some troubling statistics, especially if you consider the fact that taking sleeping pills even in small amounts is correlated with a 35 percent ...click here to read more