Archive | June, 2014
5 Sleep Mistakes You Could Be Making
When you’re experiencing a sleep problem it’s important to get the opinion of a professional on the subject. Dr. Robert Rosenberg has been diagnosing sleep issues for 30 years, and has compiled a list of the most common sleep mistakes his patients have been making. Do any of these habits sound familiar? Sleeping less during […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Deaths During Pregnancy
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been making headlines for its serious health risks, calling for more public awareness. Mothers-to-be who snore should be aware of the results of a new study, which states that pregnant women with the sleep disorder are at least 5 times more likely to face complications and die in the hospital, […]
Napping: Why, and How You Should Do It
In today’s fast paced world, you would likely feel guilty for sleeping during the middle of your work day, but a nap may be exactly what you need for success. Check out what we learned from The Huffington Post about napping to reconsider the negative views on the case for taking a little snooze at work: 5 […]
Sleepy Children Linked to Pedestrian Accident Risk
As we all know and have probably experienced, a lack of sleep has the ability to impair our judgment. According to a new study that was conducted at Children’s of Alabama, the same impairment doesn’t skip over our children. Even when children look both ways before crossing a street, if they are sleepy there is […]
The Mystery of Exploding Head Syndrome
Exploding head syndrome is often times overlooked as it sounds like an imaginary condition. However, Washington State University assistant professor and director of the university psychology clinic, Brian Sharpless recently wrote a review for the sleep disorder journal Sleep Medicine Reviews, encouraging other researchers and physicians to take exploding head syndrome more seriously as there is […]
3 Ways to Sleep Better as a Couple
Sometimes it’s not easy sharing a bed with another person after developing your own sleeping style. Bedroom drama can be a huge issue for sleep quality as well as become a issue in your relationship. So what do experts recommend to keep couples on track with sleep and their partners? Evaluate your sleep aids: You partner […]
Who’s Sleeping in Your Bed?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPXAHowc_s Who sleeps in your bed? That’s one of the many questions New York radio station WNYC is looking to answer with their Clock Your Sleep Project. People from all around the United States are opening up their bedrooms to answer sleep-related questions to get a better grasp on where we stand. The co-sleeping debate is […]
How to Keep Your Nightmares Away
A nightmare is the perfect way to ruin a great night of sleep. The vision of being chased by a shadowy figure, being taunted, or being locked in a box filling with water can be enough to wake you up and keep you up, leading to a long day with no energy. To get back […]
New Rules For Truck Drivers Effective Against Drowsy Driving
According to a new study, the new safety regulations for truck drivers are proving to be effective in preventing fatigue and drowsy driving. Drivers are required increase their break time for sleep in between shifts. Regulation states that one duty or “cycle” is considered driving 60-70 hours in the last 7-8 days, afterwards truck drivers […]