Nurses sleep nearly an hour and a half less before work days compared to days off, which hurts patient care and safety, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. “Nurses are sleeping, on average, less than recommended amounts prior to work, which may have an impact on their health…
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An estimated 30% of adults experience insomnia, and a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that diet may be partly to blame. The study found that postmenopausal women who consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates–particularly added sugars–were more likely to develop insomnia. Women whose diet included…
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A new study conducted by researchers at Washington State University shows that individuals with chronic sleep-onset insomnia who pulled an all-nighter performed up to twice as bad on a reaction time task as healthy normal sleepers. Poor daytime functioning is a frequent complaint among those suffering from insomnia, said lead author Devon Hansen. However, previous…
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No one really likes a bad dream, but according to new research they help us to better handle real life fear. Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), Switzerland, – working in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin (USA) – analysed the dreams of a number of people and…
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One of the largest sleep studies ever conducted has revealed that sleep deprivation affects us much more than previously thought. The research from Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab is not only one of the largest studies, but also the first to assess how sleep deprivation impacts placekeeping – or, the ability to complete…
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Between studies and social life, it’s tough getting a good night’s sleep in college. But, a new study shows that even a fraction of an hour of extra sleep could bring big benefits. In a study led by Penn State, researchers found that when asked to extend their sleep, college students were able to get…
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A new partnership between two leading medical research charities has launched today to explore how improving the brain’s waste disposal system could be the key to preventing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. The glymphatic system, a recently discovered brain-wide pathway, works to remove waste products from the brain. Parkinson’s UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK have teamed…
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Only 48% of school age children in the United States get 9 hours of sleep most weeknights, according to new research. Those who do, the study suggests, are significantly more likely to show a positive outlook toward school and other signs of “childhood flourishing,” a measure of behavioral and social well-being. “Chronic sleep loss is…
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According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), U.S. adults rank sleep as their second most important priority, following family. However, what they’re showing by their actions is that TV ranks higher. In the AASM survey, a whopping 88% of U.S. adults admitted they had lost sleep due to staying up…
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Getting the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep every night is a struggle for most people, even for those who are trying. New research from Iowa State University finds more Americans have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. The changes were independent of sleep duration, and difficulties were most prevalent in people with healthy…
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