Author Archive | Sleep Smarter
Poor Sleep and Insomnia Linked to Low Pain Tolerance
According to new research, people suffering from insomnia and other sleep issues have an increased sensitivity to pain. The fascinating study was conducted by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and included more than 10,400 adults who had been enrolled in a large, long-term Norwegian health study. Participants were asked various questions about […]
Treating Sleep Apnea with CPAP May Lower Diabetes Risk
According to new research, treating sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) could help people with pre-diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. Nearly 57 million people in the U.S. have prediabetes, marked by elevated blood sugar levels that aren’t quite high enough to be considered diabetes. CPAP is the most widely accepted and common […]
5 Ways Your Hectic Schedule Prevents Quality Sleep
Consider your daily schedule, do you make the effort to fall asleep and wake up at the same time every day? According to many sleep experts and researchers, the timing of your sleep is just as important as collecting 7-9 hours of shut-eye every night of the week. According to The Huffington Post, here’s how […]
Get Inspired! Put an End to Your Sleep Deprivation Tonight!
The importance of sleep has been growing over the past few years as researchers find more ways quality shut-eye and sleep deprivation impacts our lives. Still, more than half of adults in our nation aren’t getting enough snooze to reap the benefits and protect their health. If you haven’t been inspired to take your sleep […]
Does a Higher Income Mean You’ll Get More Sleep?
New research compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that increasing your income could lead to more sleep. The CDC is even calling sleep deprivation “a public heath epidemic,” and is encouraging our nation to tuck in for better overall quality of life. About 35% people with an income equal or below the poverty […]
5 Sleep Strategies to Combat Your Insomnia
Suffering from insomnia is no joke. Just one night of poor sleep is enough to bring on low energy, concentration problems, impaired memory and irritability. While if you are suffering from insomnia you should speak with a licensed physician as soon as possible, sleep tips shared by About Health may help ease some of your […]
Night Shift Workers: Insomnia May Hurt Job Performance
Night shift workers often face cognitive impairment as they complete tasks through the night. However, a new study shared by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests the reason is strongly linked to insomnia rather sleepiness. Published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the study included 34 night shift workers, […]
Sunday Nights Aren’t Getting Any Better For Sleep
Do you notice a difference in your sleep quality and mood each day of the week? According to a recent survey conducted by the popular iOS sleep tracker and smart alarm clock app, Sleep Cycle and shared by The Huffington Post last week, the sleep habits of people around the world do change on a day-to-day basis. […]
9 Sleep-Stealing Problems With Your Bedroom
What does your bedroom make you think of? It should be relaxation and sleep, but that can be hard to when it also serves as your office, gym, and movie theater. Distractions, noises, and even smells, can hold you back from getting the perfect snooze. To fall asleep faster for rejuvenating shut-eye every night, consider […]