We don’t know many teens who don’t love staring at screens, whether those screens are attached to TVs, computers, tablets, or smartphones. New research is confirming, however, just how damaging those screens can be to teen sleep. Researchers surveyed more than 10,000 16-to-19-year-olds from Norway, questioning them about their use of electronics and sleeping habits….
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If you’re a regular visitor to SleepBetter.org, you know the answer to the question, “How much sleep do I need?” isn’t as easy as it seems. Your age adds variables, and there are wide differences between individuals. However, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), in an attempt to create a starting point for discussion on necessary…
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If you’re in your middle years right or will be soon, do everything you can to get a good night’s sleep. According to new research, it may help you down the road. The researchers, from Baylor University’s Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Laboratory, looked at 50 years of studies on the subject of sleep and memory, and…
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It’s fairly common knowledge that when you drink a lot of alcohol, the quality of your sleep is diminished. But, according to a new study, even a single nightcap can negatively impact your slumber. The research, conducted at the University of Melbourne in Australia, looked into the idea that even a little nip is a bad…
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We all know sleep is important for all of us, but for babies it’s critical to not only their health and growth, but also their learning. New research conducted in the UK and Germany wanted to look into sleep in the first year of life, because the team conducting the study realized that very little…
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A new study is just the latest in a growing mound of evidence that shows using electronic devices before bed is bad for your sleep. This time, the research focused on the use of electronic books, or e-books. Reading a book before bed is a very popular activity. It’s relaxing and can distract your mind…
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Last fall, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) jumped into the growing debate over school start times. The AAP says school for teenagers needs to start later to accommodate the teenaged body clock. Now new research is suggesting that ALL of us should have later start times. Researchers at University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine reviewed the…
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Did your son or daughter just get a new smartphone or tablet from Santa? If so, you may find that your child isn’t sleeping as well. A new study conducted at the University of California in Berkeley, and published in the journal Pediatrics, indicated that children who sleep with a smartphone or other handheld device slept less…
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Scientists now say how well you sleep is in part determined by your genes. In a new study, researchers at Harvard Medical School examined the genes and sleep habits of more than 47,000 people of European descent and another nearly 4,800 African-Americans. They also reviewed previous studies for information about genetic variations. In the end, they…
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Are you the type that likes to stay up late? If so, chances are you’re more prone to negative thoughts throughout the day than your early-to-bed counterparts. Research conducted at Binghamton University measured just how detrimental a late bedtime can be on the mind. Scientists there surveyed 100 students on their everyday sleep habits and then put…
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