Yesterday we observed the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day. Usually on Earth Day our thoughts and attention are drawn to pollution, recycling, and possibly planting, but what about inside? There is some evidence that shows indoor pollutants can be more toxic that outdoor pollutants. So, how is this effecting your sleep? Most bedrooms harbor dust…
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Everyone has their vices, and for some that vice may be a midnight snack. Although a late snack may seem tasty and fulfilling at the time, there are actually foods that you should stay away from right before bed. While there are some soothing foods that can promote sleep, these 10 foods are ones to be…
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A new study shows that lack of sleep or even disrupted sleep can increase the risk of diabetes. The study, published in Science Translational Medicine, researched the link between diabetes and sleep by studying 21 men and women over a three week period. These participants slept in a sleep lab for the duration of the study period…
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It goes without saying that having cancer can make you extremely tired. Cancer can make one so fatigued that it can interfere with daily life and cause anxiety, but new research shows that there is a natural cure for this extreme fatigue.The simple activity of walking may help to decrease the extreme tiredness that cancer…
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Expecting mothers have been told for years to lay off the caffeine. New research is showing, however, that caffeine consumption among soon-to-be mothers does not actually affect their babies’ sleep patterns. The study, based out of Brazil, analyzed the sleeping patterns of over 4,200 infants up to the age of 3 months. In addition, the…
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Expecting mothers have been told for years to lay off the caffeine. New research is showing, however, that caffeine consumption among soon-to-be mothers does not actually affect their babies’ sleep patterns. The study, based out of Brazil, analyzed the sleeping patterns of over 4,200 infants up to the age of 3 months. In addition, the…
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A new National Sleep Foundation poll shows that Americans are becoming more aware of the importance of sleep and are making their bedrooms more accommodating for the best sleep conditions. We here at SleepBetter say “Hooray!” The poll asked Americans about key elements of their home bedrooms. The findings reveal that people value having a comfortable mattress…
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New research shows that children who received a particular swine flu (H1N1) vaccine are at a much higher risk to develop narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder associated with extreme tiredness during the day, as well as suddenly and unintentionally falling asleep. The study, conducted in Finland, showed that between 2002 and 2009, before the swine flu…
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New research shows that while little sleep can cause heart problems, but too much sleep can cause the same problem. This research, based at the Chicago Medical School, found that adults who get less than 6 hours of sleep and adults who get more than 8 hours of sleep per night are likely to have…
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Recent findings from a study out of University of Notre Dame shows that the best way to retain new lessons is to ‘sleep on it’ after learning the new information. After analyzing the sleep patterns of about 200 students and then having those students complete cognitive tasks when waking up in the morning it was…
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