Topic: Sleep in the News

If you have been having trouble sticking to your summer diet it could be due to more than just willpower. A new study reveals that lack of sleep can make it easier for dieters to give in to the temptation of fatty foods. This small study was revealed at this year’s meeting of the Associated…
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If you have been having trouble sticking to your summer diet it could be due to more than just willpower. A new study reveals that lack of sleep can make it easier for dieters to give in to the temptation of fatty foods. This small study was revealed at this year’s meeting of the Associated…
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It has been stressed that overall healthy lifestyle, including elements of diet, exercise, and sound mind all help to lead to a better night’s sleep.  But, a new study is linking sleep and exercise even more closely. Researchers at Appalachian State University found that not only does exercise play a key role in sleep patterns,…
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When it comes to school age children, one topic that seems to always top the headlines is bullying. A new study is making a connection between lack of sleep and bullying behavior.  The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan, found that children who bullied other children at school were twice as likely…
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When it comes to school age children, one topic that seems to always top the headlines is bullying. A new study is making a connection between lack of sleep and bullying behavior.  The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan, found that children who bullied other children at school were twice as likely…
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When you are ill or injured the one thing that seems to help most is plenty of rest. This notion has prompted a doctor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine to conduct a study on the amount of sleep patients are getting in the ICU. The goal of this study is to help…
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With the summer fast approaching and the temperatures rising, many people are beginning to plan their vacations. Besides jetlag and sleeping in sometimes uncomfortable hotel beds, there is another factor that could take a real toll on your sleep — the travel itself. How many times have you entered an airport terminal and seen slumbering…
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How do you know when you have a sleep problem? There’s a new product out that claims to let you do a sleep test at home.  Here at SleepBetter we don’t endorse products, and we don’t recommend you use this one without consulting a physician first, but we did think this was interesting enough to…
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Your career can play a huge role in many factors of your life, including relationships, family and, most importantly, sleep. Career path is especially affecting the sleep of those astronauts aboard NASA’s Endeavor this week. The 12 astronauts who are at the International Space Station this week have a busy work schedule as they prepare…
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We’ve discussed it at length here at SleepBetter.org, but it bears repeating — if you want healthy children who are successful in school, one of the biggest things you can do as a parent is try to ensure they get a good night’s sleep.  New York Times’ Personal Health Reporter Jane Brody took up the…
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