Sleep Info

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…
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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…
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SleepBetter “elves” have been quite busy lately, and now they’re ready to unveil part of what they’ve been up to! This week, we’re launching an all new Zzzz Score™ quiz! The quiz is a new way to get advice from SleepBetter and learn just how good you are at sleeping. The new Zzzz Score provides…
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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…
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People sometimes joke around about old TV shows like I Love Lucy, where the main characters sleep in separate twin beds despite being married and eventually having a child.  But, new research is echoing advice given by our own Dr. Lisa Shives in a recent Ask Dr. Lisa, that the best way to get a good…
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It goes without saying that having cancer can make you extremely tired. Cancer can make one so fatigued that it can interfere with daily life and cause anxiety, but new research shows that there is a natural cure for this extreme fatigue.The simple activity of walking may help to decrease the extreme tiredness that cancer…
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Expecting mothers have been told for years to lay off the caffeine.  New research is showing, however, that  caffeine consumption among soon-to-be mothers does not actually affect their babies’ sleep patterns. The study, based out of Brazil, analyzed the sleeping patterns of over 4,200 infants up to the age of 3 months. In addition, the…
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Expecting mothers have been told for years to lay off the caffeine.  New research is showing, however, that  caffeine consumption among soon-to-be mothers does not actually affect their babies’ sleep patterns. The study, based out of Brazil, analyzed the sleeping patterns of over 4,200 infants up to the age of 3 months. In addition, the…
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A new National Sleep Foundation poll shows that Americans are becoming more aware of the importance of sleep and are making their bedrooms more accommodating for the best sleep conditions. We here at SleepBetter say “Hooray!” The poll asked Americans about key elements of their home bedrooms. The findings reveal that people value having a comfortable mattress…
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New research shows that children who received a particular swine flu (H1N1) vaccine are at a much higher risk to develop narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder associated with extreme tiredness during the day, as well as suddenly and unintentionally falling asleep. The study, conducted in Finland, showed that between 2002 and 2009, before the swine flu…
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