According to science, what you eat and drink can help boost your sleep. Sleep loss doesn’t just cause you to have a poor attitude, it brings significant health risks such as cardiovascular disease, depression, obesity, diabetes and even an earlier death. Grandparents.com recognizes the need to help America get back on track with shut-eye and […]
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Don’t Let Sleep Apnea Go Undetected!
Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder that could be taking away from the quality of your life. Characterized by pauses in breathing while sleeping up to hundreds of times a night, the chronic sleep disorder is estimated to affect the lives of at least 22 million adults in the U.S., according to the American […]
8 Ways Science Says Sleep Improves Your Life
It’s all too easy to take the benefits of sleep for granted. When we decide to stay up an hour later to watch Netflix or eat chips in bed, we don’t always realize that we are negatively impacting our health, happiness and productivity. To remind you of why sleeping 7-9 hours each night makes your […]
How to Get Better Dreams for More Refreshing Mornings
It’s refreshing and exciting when you wake up from a great dream ready to begin your day. According to Yahoo Health, dreams add something special, boosting your morning mood, productivity and are good for your health. Try these sleep expert approved tips to ease your subconscious, relax your body and make more amazing trips to […]
8 Natural Remedies to Sleep Better Without Drugs
When you are sleep deprived and tired, you might try just about anything to get better shut-eye. It may be tempting to make medication your first choice to beat insomnia woes, but there are many ways to boost your snooze without the serious side effects that can come along with drugs. Check out what we […]
Night Shift Work Brings Serious Health Consequences
Working the night shift is no easy task, as it takes a serious toll on sleep schedules. However, missing on nights of high-quality sleep isn’t only thing plaguing night shift workers. According to a new study, working the night shift or rotating shift for 5 years or more not only shortens your life span in […]
Your Tongue May Predict Your Sleep Apnea Risk
People with sleep apnea are at a higher risk for serious health complications, making it critical to seek treatment as soon as possible. Published in this month’s issue of the journal Sleep, a new study is able to show that obese people with sleep apnea also have a significantly larger tongue with a higher percentage […]
What’s the Best Thing to Sleep in for Better Health?
According to an international study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, 1 in 3 adults sleep in the nude, a habit which brings along big benefits. The Daily Mail took the time to ask sleep experts how and why ditching pajamas can boost your sleep, shrink your waistline, and decrease serious health risks. When it […]
Is Your Job Hurting Your Sleep?
The promise of the American dream is what keeps many of us going to work each day as we strive to take care of our families and make them proud. However, America’s dedication to work is definitely killing our snooze with long hours, stress and plenty of technology use. Based on a new GCC Insights […]
UA Study Links Chronic Insomnia to Higher Risk of Death
Sleepless nights of insomnia can really get the best of you. According to researchers at the University of Arizona and the Arizona Respiratory Center, persistent insomnia is linked to higher levels of inflammation in the body and a 58% increased risk of death. Published in The American Journal of Medicine, the UA study analyzed data […]