Often times we may know we are sleep deprived, but simply ignore the signs. In order to bring more awareness to the signs of chronic sleep loss, YouBeauty Expert and director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, Shelby Freedman Harris, shared what to look for to find out if […]
Archive | August, 2015
Irregular Sleep Schedules May Increase Cancer Risk
According to published research, an inconsistent sleep schedule may lead to a higher risk of cancer. The International Business Times reports that the study involved testing on mice to lead to its findings. After 50 weeks, the mice that had their bedtimes pushed back by half a day every week for an entire year developed […]
6 Tricks to Fall Asleep Faster This Week
Have you been struggling to fall asleep lately? You aren’t alone, as just about everyone experiences the occasional sleepless night. Nonetheless, having the tools to conquer sleep woes as quickly as possible can help prevent insomnia from fully setting in. Try applying these tricks shared by Telegraph Men to your bedtime routine to fall asleep […]
Better Sleep Quality May Bring Joy in Older Age
Does sleep get better with age? According to new research, our senior community may sleep less, but they are enjoying better sleep quality and feel more alert during the day. The Taylor & Francis Group tells us that researchers at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland have published some interesting findings in the journal of Annals […]
Should You Trust Your Memory Without Sleep?
In many criminal cases, the account of an eyewitness carries great weight in impacting the verdict. How well do you trust your memory? A lack of sleep, which is considered by many to be a public health epidemic across the United States, may be linked to errors in memory as a new study conducted by researchers at […]
The Back-to-School Checklist For Better Sleep
Who is ready to get back to school? Not all children are enthusiastic about going to bed and waking up earlier for a full day of learning, compared to a carefree summer of water slides and late night TV binges. To make the adjustment period easier for your young student, try these sleep tips provided […]
Fall Asleep Faster Tonight with These 7 Easy Tips!
Tossing and turning as you try to fall asleep is no fun, especially when you’ve got a big day ahead of you. While sleepless nights happen on occasion for just about everyone, reducing your insomnia can be achieved by giving these sleep strategies shared by The Huffington Post a try: 1. Consider you health: If […]
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Chronic Sleep Loss Hinders Your Ability to Remember
If you want to keep your brain healthy, you need quality rest. As we sleep, our brains are working overtime to solidify memories and remove dangerous neurotoxins. However, combining stress and sleep loss can lead our memories to fail us when we need it the most. According to a new study from Uppsala University in […]
Back-to-School Time Linked to More Headaches
As children are getting back to school this month, the adjustment from summer relaxation may bring some unwanted stress. According to a new study, the changes in sleep patterns, routines and stress increase the amount of headaches children experience during fall season. While some children may just want to hold on to the fun of […]