Several recent studies show that there may be a link between sleep apnea and cancer. Although these studies show a connection between cancer and sleep apnea, researchers say this in no way proves that sleep apnea is a cause of cancer. Results of two studies reveal the details. One study, conducted in Spain, examined over…
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We’re proud to say that the media is quite interested in our Sleepless City Index, part of our Great American Pillow Toss educational effort. Here’s a look at some of the coverage we’ve received thus far: The Country’s Sleepiest (And Most Well-Rested) Cities The Huffington Post published an article and turned our index into a…
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In a recent survey, Consumer Reports did a “checkup” on the state of sleep in America. Of the 26,451 respondents, it was not surprising that they found 60% of respondents had some sort of sleep problem. When checking in to see what was keeping people awake at night, the survey revealed that nearly half of all…
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A recent study out of Brazil shows that for people who suffer from sleep apnea, sleep may be easier to come by now than six months from now. This new research suggests that the symptoms of sleep apnea worsen in the colder months. The research team used data received from a sleep clinic in which…
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A new Consumer Reports survey uncovers a big problem for the millions of Americans looking for work: sleep. In fact, according to the study, the most common problem for the unemployed other than finding a job is getting a good night’s rest. According to a new survey of Consumer Reports’ readers, unemployed respondents were more…
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A recent study shows that stress and sleep deprivation trigger the same responses in your body. This study reveals that lack of sleep can spur your immune system into action the same way that stress does. This study, based out of the United Kingdom, gathered its findings by comparing the number of white blood cells…
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Recent research shows that people who suffer from Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior (RBD) disorder are more likely to develop some type of neuro-degenerative disease later in life. During “normal” sleep, individuals experience a type of muscle paralysis during the deepest phases of sleep. Individuals with RBD, however, don’t experience this paralysis. Instead of being…
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If you’re hoping to master a piece of music or some other piece of information, listening to it while napping may be the way to go, according to new research conducted at Northwestern University. Research volunteers learned how to play two artificially generated musical tunes requiring well-timed key presses. Then while the participants took a 90-minute nap,…
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New research out of Germany reveals that young people who are avid users of computer, cell phones, and social media run a higher risk of serious sleep problems. Researchers evaluated the habits of about 4,000 people between the ages of 20 and 24 by asking them to fill out questionnaires. It was found that the…
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It is common knowledge that getting inebriated before bed can seriously disrupt your sleep, but a new study shows that even moderate drinking can disrupt your sleep habits. This study, conducted at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, used college students as participants. The students were instructed to wear wristbands as they slept in their own…
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