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 […]
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 […]
According to a new study, chronic sleep disturbances such as insomnia may be linked to an earlier development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers at Temple University conducted the study with the intention of finding out whether sleep disturbances were a risk factor to develop Alzheimer’s, or if the disturbances are manifested by the […]
If you’re in a relationship currently, what are your thoughts on it? Are you an extrovert who is closer than ever, or is there a rift in communication? Your sleeping position may reveal more than just how you like to sleep, it could reveal insight to your personality and your relationship with your partner. 1,000 […]
I’ve been a proud team member at Gallery Furniture for more than 13 years and I couldn’t dream of better fit for me! I am truly a sponge when it comes to all thing sleep so, thanks for allowing me to share about myself this week! Q: What does an average day for you consist […]
According to new studies in fruit flies, you can be sure that sleep is critical to both preventing and healing your body from illness. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania conducted two new studies; both of which are published in the journal SLEEP. The first study was able to show that […]
When you wake up in the morning, do you think about how your night’s rest is going to affect your work day? Research has more than reiterated that sleep is an important tool for our productivity, creativity and innovation. However, according to the CDC, nearly a third of Americans are sleep deprived and sleeping less […]
A new screening tool has been developed to help doctors diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. A large neck size is already considered a risk factor for OSA in adults, and a new study suggests that it could also apply to children as well. At the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, clinical investigators found […]
