Are you ready truly ready to enjoy more quality sleep? Accomplishing your goals on poor sleep can be challenging, and keep you in a sour mood. However, science tells us that humans reach optimal performance levels by consistently getting enough quality shut-eye, making it easier to obtain a promotion a work, hit weight loss goals […]
Archive | 2015
How to Help Children Fall Asleep on Their Own
Right when parents think they are on track with getting their sleep back, many children who were once good sleepers suddenly aren’t. At least that’s the experience author Tracy Cutchlow had, and shared on The Huffington Post this month. While attending SLEEP 2015, an annual meeting which features more than 1,000 incredible presentations showcasing the latest […]
What Your Personality Reveals About Your Sleep
How you interact with the world is largely influenced by your personality, but it also says a lot about your sleep habits. According to The Huffington Post, specific traits can impact your sleep patterns without you giving it much thought. Take a look at what we learned below: Genetics have a lot to say about […]
Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Risk of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Obstructive sleep apnea has found its way back into the headlines as it carries serious threats to health and impacts the daily lives of those affected. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, new research shows that sleep apnea is associated with a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. However, treating the sleep […]
9 Ways to Tackle Sleep Problems for Brighter Mornings
Are you struggling to fall asleep or experiencing less than stellar quality sleep? Improving your snooze could be as easy as changing some of your habits, improving sleep environment, and creating relaxing sleep routine—making up the parts of what’s called sleep hygiene. According to The Huffington Post, there is plenty to be learned from the […]
5 Foods That Make You Sleepy at Work
Do you think about sleep when you plan your daily menu? If you have been experiencing low energy throughout the day, it may be a good time to consider your eating habits. According to The Huffington Post, these foods can bring on some unwanted Zzzs right in the middle of you trying to power through […]
Study: Sleep Apnea and Silent Strokes Are Strongly Linked
Numerous studies have found a link between sleep apnea and an elevated risk of stroke, but one notable study has focused on silent stroke suffers. The Huffington Post reports that researchers from the University of Alabama, Birmingham and the University of Technology Dresden in Germany worked together to collect data on 56 people who had […]
7 Ways to Sleep Better Without Medication Tonight
There is no denying that millions of people aren’t getting the proper amount of rejuvenating sleep. You may be tempted to turn to sleep mediation at the first sign of insomnia, but most sleep experts encourage us to try changing our habits and learn what truly helps us relax before bed. Try these drug-free tips […]
History: Dreaming Since Beginning of Time
What’s in a dream? According to Dream Moods, humans have been trying to properly interpret their dreams since 3000-4000 B.C, using clay tablets to record their nighttime trips. These personal, mysterious experiences are sometimes vivid and full of strong of emotions, while others seem to fade from memory in minutes, making writing down dream content—emotions, […]
What Twitter Data Reveals About Sleep Disorders
While social media normally helps us stay connected, Twitter has recently given researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital a whole new social insight on sleep disorders. Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the research is one of the first to explore the relationship between social media usage and sleep problems. Additionally, the researchers also were […]