More Americans are choosing to sleep in separate beds from their partners. According to the National Sleep Foundation, one-quarter of American couples sleep in separate bedrooms. Between snoring, apnea, and disruptions from kids or pets, there is a growing belief that sleeping alone may be a good alternative to cuddling up with your partner in…
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The Huffington Post recently published an interview between its publisher and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. During that interview, a number of wide-ranging topics were covered. One of those topics is near and dear to our hearts here at SleepBetter.org … sleep, of course. Here’s what He had to say: The other day, in Delhi,…
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Recent research shows that in America, sleepwalking is more common than you may think. Specifically, this research shows that about a third of Americans have sleepwalked at least once in their life. This research, conducted at Stanford University, shows a much higher number of sleepwalkers than any other previous research done in this area. Researchers note…
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While being tired usually has to do with a lack of sleep, there are times that it doesn’t. A new article from LifeGoesStrong.com charts out some of the non-sleep related issues that could cause exhaustion. Among them: Allergies Anemia Thyroid Problems Diabetes Rheumatoid Athritis Depression You can read the full article here for more reasons….
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Are you the type to fall asleep on the couch in front of the TV? If so, you have plenty of company. Between work, kids, and social life Americans tend to be very busy and will catch a few Zzz’s wherever they get the chance. A survey by the Better Sleep Council found that 45% of…
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Sleep and weight gain is a big topic these days, with multiple research studies showing that if you sleep the appropriate amount, you’re likely to be thinner. A new study, however, indicates that the weight/sleep connection may be at a genetic level. In the study, published online in the journal Sleep, researchers looked at more…
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Those who grind their teeth while sleeping can attest that it can cause a variety of problems. Recent research, however, may have found a remedy in an unusual form. A new study has shown that patients who had problems with chronic teeth grinding found relief from the use of Botox injections. In this relatively small…
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It is common knowledge that drinking and partying can really put a dent in the amount and quality of your sleep, but a new study shows how drug use may do this as well. This study, published in a recent issue of Psychopharmacology, shows that taking one or two pills of ecstasy can cause long…
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Hard working people, especially those on Wall Street, take pleasure in a nap. That may not be surprising until you hear that many of them are actually napping while at work. A recent story in Business Week pointed out that there is an abundance of comments on popular web forum called Wall Street Oasis on…
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A new study reveals that moms who are suffering from depression may be negatively impacting their babies’ sleep. The results of this study show that mothers who are depressed are more likely to make poor choices about when it’s necessary to attend to a child at night. Researchers at Penn State analyzed babies and their parents over a…
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