Sleep Info

There’s been a lot of talk in the last few years about how sleeping less can help you gain weight, whether you’re trying to gain weight or not.  A new study, however, found some interesting results looking at the reverse: how much your diet impacts your sleep. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at…
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New research from Carpenter Co. and SleepBetter.org is finding that relationships might take a toll on sleep. The SleepBetter.org Sleepless Couples Index found that, on average, American couples get about a half a day less sleep per month than singles and those who had been previously married.   Check out our findings below: SleepBetter Sleepless…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS, is a debilitating disorder that affects at least one million people in the U.S.  Its symptoms include profound physical and mental fatigue (characteristically made worse by exertion), muscle and joint pain, disturbed sleep and both concentration and memory problems.  There is no definitive cause for CFS, but researchers now say they have identified…
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New research is confirming that using your laptop, tablet, or smartphone in the hours before bedtime could lead to a less restful night. The research, conducted at the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, showed that two hours of iPad use at maximum brightness was enough to suppress normal nighttime release of melatonin,…
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It’s been accepted for as long as humans were healthy enough to reach an older age — when you get to a certain point in your life, you’re bound to have memory issues and you probably won’t sleep as well.  New research shows, however, that the memory loss may actually be due to lack of…
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It shouldn’t be news for regular SleepBetter visitors, but for good sleep it’s best to avoid alcohol for a few hours before bedtime.  We’ve written on the subject of sleep and alcohol many, many times, but a new study is confirming why you don’t feel as rested when you fall asleep after a few drinks….
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It’s common sense that’s backed up with science — well-rested people are more productive, happier, and generally easier to get along with.  However, despite those facts, many businesses encourage and glorify workers who stay late at their jobs and even pull all-nighters.  An article this week from Business Insider points out that the tide may…
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We’re a scant three weeks away from Valentine’s Day.  What are you getting your beloved? What about a good night’s sleep? In doing so, you may actually be giving yourself a present as well. Researchers at the University California in Berkeley studied 60 couples aged 18 to 56, with each participant keeping a diary of how…
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New research may force a revision in thinking about sleep requirements for professions like long-haul truckers and airline flight crews.  The study, conducted at the Washington State University, shows there’s no difference between utilizing a split sleep schedule and a continuous sleep schedule. The researchers brought 53 participants to the university’s Sleep and Performance Research Center…
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If you’ve read SleepBetter articles before, it shouldn’t be news that reducing the amount of time you spend in front of the TV, a handheld device like a tablet or smartphone, or a gaming system right before bed can help you get a better night’s sleep.  A new study, however, confirms that for kids and…
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