Sleep Info

Each year, millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their federal income tax returns.  This, of course, leads to a great deal of stress, which can lead to sleepless nights. With the April 15th I.R.S. deadline fast approaching, we’re offering some tips to help sleep-challenged taxpayers through tax season. “For a lot…
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Each year, millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their federal income tax returns.  This, of course, leads to a great deal of stress, which can lead to sleepless nights. With the April 15th I.R.S. deadline fast approaching, we’re offering some tips to help sleep-challenged taxpayers through tax season. “For a lot…
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An article posted today at Psychology Today asks an interesting question — Do Cats Dream of Catching Mice? Here at SleepBetter.org, we’re normally more concerned about human sleep, but this is an important question in sleep science. Figuring out how other members of the animal world sleep and dream may help us unlock some of…
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A new study provides more proof that setting a sleep routine has benefits for everyone … not just children.  The study from the University of Haifa in Israel, was published in the journal Sleep.  It looked at whether setting a daily routine would help seniors with insomnia.  It found that there are definitely benefits, as…
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One of the many, many side-effects of the devastating January earthquake in Haiti appears to be an unwillingness of many in the shattered country to sleep inside.  Immediately after the quake, many geologists and Haitian government officials recommended staying out of buildings until the risk of aftershocks passed.  They’re now saying it’s reasonably safe to…
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There’s a new study out that’s showing a startling divide among racial groups when it comes to sleep-related deaths.   According to the Chicago Tribune, Researchers at Children’s Memorial Research Center in Cook County, Illinois (near Chicago) found that African-American babies are 12 times more likely to die in their sleep than white infants.  These sleep-related…
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What foods help you sleep at night?  Let us know in comments! There’s a great article on Yahoo’s Shine that talks about which foods can help you sleep better and which are .. at best .. part of an old wive’s tale.  Out of the five listed, including warm milk, herbal tea, alcohol, and sleep…
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What foods help you sleep at night?  Let us know in comments! There’s a great article on Yahoo’s Shine that talks about which foods can help you sleep better and which are .. at best .. part of an old wive’s tale.  Out of the five listed, including warm milk, herbal tea, alcohol, and sleep…
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Is it a chicken or the egg situation?  Most would assume that teens using illegal drugs don’t sleep well, but a new study actually indicates that teens who don’t sleep well are more likely to use drugs … and so are their friends.  The study from the University of California in San Diego was in…
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Is it a chicken or the egg situation?  Most would assume that teens using illegal drugs don’t sleep well, but a new study actually indicates that teens who don’t sleep well are more likely to use drugs … and so are their friends.  The study from the University of California in San Diego was in…
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