Sleep Info

A creepy sleep disorder called sleep paralysis has been getting some coverage in the news lately. Sleep paralysis is not being able to move your limbs right before falling asleep or immediately after waking up. A recent study published in Sleep Medicine Reviews has shed some light on this eerie sleep disorder. The study shows…
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A new study indicates that women reach for sleep aids more frequently than men. The study, conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, found that 3 in 10 women report taking a sleep aid at least a few nights each week. The reason for all of this? Eighty percent of women said that they were to…
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Are you a member of the lonely hearts club? A recent study from the University of Chicago shows that people who are lonely don’t sleep as well as other people. Of the 95 participants studied, those who were found to be feeling lonely cited excessive amounts of tossing and turning during sleep hours. In addition,…
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According to a new survey released by the AAA Foundation, nearly all of us (96 percent)  agree that drowsy driving is unacceptable.  However, the survey also found that nearly one-third of us (32 percent) admit to driving while drowsy in the past month. This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, and in recognition the AAA…
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It can be difficult at times being left-handed when most of the rest of the world is right-handed.  On top of the inconveniences, new research shows that southpaws are also at a higher risk for a sleep disorder. A recent study shows that people who are left-handed are more likely to suffer from Periodic Limb…
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A recent study out of Japan shows that those who quit smoking and decrease their alcohol intake could improve their sleep quality. A University in Japan found that smokers who smoke a pack per day get 10 less minutes of sleep than those who do not smoke. Although the study only included men, the results…
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Those who like to sleep late now have some ammunition.  A recent study out of Japan shows that those early birds may be at a higher risk to have a heart attack. The research shows that “early to bed and early to rise” has an impact on vascular conditions, indicating that the duration of sleep…
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A recent study from Sweden uncovers new evidence that teens should not be working jobs with a ‘shift work’ schedule. Shift work is where the worker has a non-traditional schedule, such as 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The new research shows that the disruption in the circadian rhythm caused by shift work may actually lead…
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Between heavy work loads and growing social lives, most college students value any time that they get to sleep. This is the reason why the majority of college students opt for afternoon rather than early morning classes. Although college students may enjoy the extra pillow time, a new study shows that taking late classes may…
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Recently, our good friend Jewel spent the day talking to media across the U.S. about the importance of sleep for new parents.  Jewel is a brand new parent herself, and is learning lessons along the way about how to get the proper amount of rest while caring for a child.  Jewel’s son, Kase, was born…
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