Sleep Info

You read the title of this post and you had to figure it was a joke. It’s no joke. In Chicago, hundreds of exterminators, government officials, and other interested parties gathered this week to address the problem of the creepy crawly bugs (like the little guy to the left) that infest homes, offices, and seemingly…
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For a completely natural act, it sure does seem like a lot of things can get in the way of sleeping.  What you do before bedtime can have a HUGE impact on how well you sleep.  One of the big things is to watch what you eat and drink.  Shine, a Yahoo blog, this week…
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A new study has some somber news for men who are chronically sleep-deprived: you could be cutting your life short. The research, conducted by the Penn State College of Medicine, found that out of 1,700 people surveyed over 14 years, men who suffer from insomnia are four times more likely to die prematurely than men…
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Even the most loving relationship must sometimes come to an end. That’s particularly true for pillows. How can you tell if your favorite pillow needs to be put out to pasture? Here are some signs: Is your pillow lumpy? If so, that’s a bad sign. Set your pillow on a flat surface and check it…
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Even the most beloved pillow must eventually be replaced. In fact, the general rule is that your pillow should be replaced every 18 months to two years. Here are some things to consider when picking your new favorite pillow: Learn more about how you sleep.  Take the Zzzz Score test to get some suggestions for…
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Children and infants under the age of five who get less than 10 hours of sleep are more likely to be overweight five years later.  That’s the finding of a new study published this week in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The study analyzed data from a nationwide survey in 1997 and 2002….
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Do you sleep with your cell phone on and nearby?  If so, you have plenty of company.  A new study from the Pew Internet & American Life Project indicates that 65% of adults sleep with their phones.  The number skyrockets for younger adults, as 90% of those between 18 and 29 have their phones by…
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Scientists are looking more and more at sleep deprivation being the possible cause of many cases of depression.  Postpartum depression, for example, affects between 5 and 25 percent of new mothers with symptoms that include sadness, fatigue, anxiety and irritability.  A 2001 study of women with postpartum depression at the University of San Diego found…
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More and more companies realize that workers who are able to a grab quick snooze will be more productive. Ever since sleep scientist David Dinges helped found the modern science of napping in the early ’80s at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, short periods of sleep have been shown to improve alertness, memory,…
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A new study could offer some hope for those unfortunate enough to suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).  CFS is estimated to afflict at least one million Americans and has no known cause and no accepted diagnostic tests, although patients show signs of immunological, neurological and endocrinological abnormalities. Besides profound exhaustion, symptoms include sleep disorders,…
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