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Foods That Can Help You Sleep Better

Many people cite having trouble falling asleep at night, but most don’t think that their diet could help or harm their ability to get a good night’s sleep.  In actuality, there are a number of foods that can help you get a good nights rest. A recent article narrows these foods down to five of…
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Cool Down With a Yawn

After being up late, the next day you are likely to be slow moving, feel fatigued, and yawn many times. But, a new study shows that yawning is not just from being tired. This recent study from Princeton University shows that yawning could actually be your body’s way of cooling your brain. During the research,…
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Insufficient Sleep May Lead to Cancer, Study Finds

Lack of sleep can cause many unwanted ailments. We have discussed before how insufficient sleep can lead to high blood pressure, headaches, dementia, and many other problems.  Unfortunately, a study released earlier this year is pointing to another issue.  The study, from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, indicates that lack of sleep may lead…
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Counseling For Parents Helps Kids Sleep

If your kids always seem to be on the worst behavior at bedtime, it may not be entirely their fault. A recent study suggests that the best place to start working on children’s bedtime habits is with parents. This study, based out of the University of Melbourne in Australia, found that conducting counseling sessions with…
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Lack Of Sleep Causes Lack of Dollars

Not enough sleep can cause many unwanted effects including physical and emotional woes, but one thing that many people don’t think about is that their fatigue could be making their wallets lighter. A recent report from MSN money shows 6 ways that not getting enough shut-eye can make a big impact on your bank account….
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Soldiers Suffer From Sleep Deprivation

Obviously soldiers returning home from a war face a number of problems, but one that they’re facing may not be the first that comes to mind.  According to the U.S. Army Medical Department more than seven out of ten soldiers suffer from a sleep disorder called short sleep duration, or SSD. SSD is defined as…
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College Students Lose Sleep Over Financial Woes

College students don’t get enough sleep. That’s not surprising to hear. However, what might be surprising is “why”. A new study shows that the lack of sleep among University students may be due to something other than partying or studying. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati surveyed 200 college-aged students who did not live at…
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Tired Workers Cost The U.S. Big Bucks

We have discussed over and over again the many different types of sleep disorders, ranging from simple snoring to severe insomnia. But, how badly are these common problems really affecting us? Researcher Ronald Kessler from Harvard Medical School wanted to know the answer. Through a sample of 7,428 American workers, he found that lack of…
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Night Owls May Have More Nightmares

Besides causing fatigue during the following day, going to bed late may cause other unwanted after effects. A new study still in its preliminary stages suggests that hitting the hay late can cause nightmares. Researchers studied at group of 264 college students. Each student completed a survey about their dreams, including nightmares, which was then…
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For One Man, Creative Juices Flow While Asleep [VIDEO]

In the fast pace world that we live in today, many people consider sleep as a waste of time. Sleep leaves less time for productivity, which is a large value of today’s ever moving culture. But, what if we were productive in our sleep? A man named Lee Hadwin is. Hadwin has found that he…
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