Sleep in the News
Tired Sometimes Doesn’t Have Anything To Do With Sleep
While being tired usually has to do with a lack of sleep, there are times that it doesn’t. A new article from LifeGoesStrong.com charts out some of the non-sleep related issues that could cause exhaustion. Among them: Allergies Anemia Thyroid Problems Diabetes Rheumatoid Athritis Depression You can read the full article here for more reasons. [...]
Nearly Half of Americans Don’t Sleep in Their Own Beds
Are you the type to fall asleep on the couch in front of the TV? If so, you have plenty of company. Between work, kids, and social life Americans tend to be very busy and will catch a few Zzz’s wherever they get the chance. A survey by the Better Sleep Council found that 45% of [...]
Obesity Genes May Be Shut Off By Sleep
Sleep and weight gain is a big topic these days, with multiple research studies showing that if you sleep the appropriate amount, you’re likely to be thinner. A new study, however, indicates that the weight/sleep connection may be at a genetic level. In the study, published online in the journal Sleep, researchers looked at more [...]
A New Remedy for Teeth Grinding
Those who grind their teeth while sleeping can attest that it can cause a variety of problems. Recent research, however, may have found a remedy in an unusual form. A new study has shown that patients who had problems with chronic teeth grinding found relief from the use of botox injections. In this relatively small [...]
Drug Use Resets Your Body Clock
It is common knowledge that drinking and partying can really put a dent in the amount and quality of your sleep, but a new study shows how drug use may do this as well. This study, published in a recent issue of Psychopharmacology, shows that taking one or two pills of ecstasy can cause long [...]
Napping At Work To Catch Up On Zzz’s
Hardworking people, especially those on Wall Street, take pleasure in a nap. That may not be surprising until you hear that many of them are actually napping while at work. A recent story in Business Week pointed out that there is an abundance of comments on popular web forum called Wall Street Oasis on how [...]
Depressed Moms Make Sleepy Babies
A new study reveals that moms who are suffering from depression may be negatively impacting their babies’ sleep. The results of this study show that mothers who are depressed are more likely to make poor choices about when it’s necessary to attend to a child at night. Researchers at Penn State analyzed babies and their parents over a [...]
Create an Earthy-Friendly (and People Friendly) Sleep Environment
Yesterday we observed the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day. Usually on Earth Day our thoughts and attention are drawn to pollution, recycling, and possibly planting, but what about inside? There is some evidence that shows indoor pollutants can be more toxic that outdoor pollutants. So, how is this effecting your sleep? Most bedrooms harbor dust [...]
Foods to Avoid Before Bed Time
Everyone has their vices, and for some that vice may be a midnight snack. Although a late snack may seem tasty and fulfilling at the time, there are actually foods that you should stay away from right before bed. While there are some soothing foods that can promote sleep, these 10 foods are ones to be [...]
Onset of Diabetes Linked to Sleep
A new study shows that lack of sleep or even disrupted sleep can increase the risk of diabetes. The study, published in Science Translational Medicine, researched the link between diabetes and sleep by studying 21 men and women over a three week period. These participants slept in a sleep lab for the duration of the study period [...]