Are you a member of the lonely hearts club? A recent study from the University of Chicago shows that people who are lonely don’t sleep as well as other people. Of the 95 participants studied, those who were found to be feeling lonely cited excessive amounts of tossing and turning during sleep hours. In addition,…
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It can be difficult at times being left-handed when most of the rest of the world is right-handed. On top of the inconveniences, new research shows that southpaws are also at a higher risk for a sleep disorder. A recent study shows that people who are left-handed are more likely to suffer from Periodic Limb…
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A recent study out of Japan shows that those who quit smoking and decrease their alcohol intake could improve their sleep quality. A University in Japan found that smokers who smoke a pack per day get 10 less minutes of sleep than those who do not smoke. Although the study only included men, the results…
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Those who like to sleep late now have some ammunition. A recent study out of Japan shows that those early birds may be at a higher risk to have a heart attack. The research shows that “early to bed and early to rise” has an impact on vascular conditions, indicating that the duration of sleep…
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A recent study from Sweden uncovers new evidence that teens should not be working jobs with a ‘shift work’ schedule. Shift work is where the worker has a non-traditional schedule, such as 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The new research shows that the disruption in the circadian rhythm caused by shift work may actually lead…
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Between heavy work loads and growing social lives, most college students value any time that they get to sleep. This is the reason why the majority of college students opt for afternoon rather than early morning classes. Although college students may enjoy the extra pillow time, a new study shows that taking late classes may…
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In the American family, teens tend to be especially busy. Between sports, school, and their social lives, teens seem to be constantly on the go. These busy schedules leave little room for sleep, which can be more problematic than once believed. A new study from the University of Wisconsin in Madison shows that lack of…
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These days it’s very common for people to put sleep on the back burner. Because of social life, work, or academics, people seem to choose many things over getting a good night’s sleep. A recent study out of Cornell University proves this notion. Researchers asked the 2,600 plus participants to choose between two options: getting…
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There are a number of “old wives tales” that people swear by when it comes to sleep. A new report from MSNBC Health points out some of these beliefs that actually turn out to be myths. The 5 myths about sleep include: 1) Napping only makes us more tired. In actuality a quick 10 to…
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It can be difficult parenting a teenager. But, if you’re struggling with troublesome teen behavior, you might want to take a close look at why the teen is acting the way he is. A new study released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that teens who get less than 8 hours of…
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