Preserving your memory, as well as your ability to think clearly and make decisions, is a key goal for people as they age. New research says the key may be taking an hour-long nap in the afternoon. In a new study, researchers examined information provided by nearly 3,000 Chinese adults aged 65 and older. Nearly…
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After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), people also experience major sleep problems, including changes in their sleep-wake cycle. A new study shows that recovering from these two conditions occurs in parallel. “These results suggest that monitoring a person’s sleep-wake cycle may be a useful tool for assessing their recovery after TBI,” said study author Nadia…
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With students around the country settling back into their school schedules after the winter break, a new study says they should be starting later in the day. A review of the scientific literature by a group composed of representatives from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sleep Research Society,…
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Are you thinking about your New Year’s Resolution? If you’re like most people, it’s some version of one of the following: Be a nicer person Lose weight Get ahead at work/find a job Did you know that you could be more successful in actually living up to each of those resolutions by getting a good…
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In a study that shows just how much losing one hour of sleep can impact your mood, a new study says judges in the United States tend to give defendants longer sentences the day after switching to daylight saving time compared with other days of the year. Previous research has shown that people tend to…
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Does sleep help process stress and trauma? Or does it actually intensify emotional reactions and memories of the event? Researchers say they have the answer. The role of sleep is highly relevant for the prevention of trauma-related disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). How extremely distressing experiences are processed right at the outset can influence…
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Every year Santa Claus and his team of elves and reindeers stay awake for days and nights so he can deliver presents to children all over the world for Christmas – but he could be putting his and their health at risk. Sleep experts Professor Franco Cappuccio and Dr Michelle Miller, from University of Warwick’s…
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A team of American and British scientists have for the first time discovered genetic connections between sleep disturbance and a range of medical disorders, including restless leg syndrome. Lead author Jacqueline Lane, PhD, postdoctoral fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and joint senior authors Richa Saxena, PhD, assistant professor of Anesthesia at MGH and Harvard…
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When you have questions about pillows and other bedding, Happy Dan the Pillow Man is your guy! He’s happy because he always gets a good night’s sleep. Happy Dan is the alter ego of Dan Schecter, Senior Vice President at Carpenter Co., and the creator of SleepBetter.org. He’s spent 30 years learning about pillows and…
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It’s well known that using a smartphone in the evening can make going to sleep more difficult, due to the light emitted by the screen. However, new research indicates that regular smartphone use in general is also associated with less sleep. Smartphones are increasingly becoming an indispensable part of everyday life. However, poor sleep is…
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