While infants spend a lot of their time napping, scientists know very little about how it supports their growth and development during their first year. But now, as the first study of its kind, new research from the University of Sheffield has revealed that those naps are critical to declarative memory consolidation, such as remembering […]
Conquering the battle of sleep can be a lot harder than it sounds. However, as with any battle, the more prepared you are, the better chance of your success. Try these sleep tips recommended by Glamour Magazine to set yourself up for a win tonight with 7-9 hours of high-quality shut-eye: 1. Turn on the […]
As sleep continues to get its much deserved time in the spotlight, you may began to hear terms you’ve never heard before. To help make learning about shut-eye an easier experience or just to sound cool, check out these 15 words and definitions provided by About.com to expand your sleep vocabulary: 1. Bruxism: The involuntary […]
Making sleep happen at the right time is a lot more difficult that it sounds. Many of us intend to be in bed by a certain time each night, but have trouble actually following through with this commitment. Even though research has proven that getting between 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night is […]
Sleep has an incredibly powerful role in keeping our circadian rhythms in check. This natural rhythm, or body clock, ensures that our body functions are happening at the right time throughout each 24-hour period, including our sleep-wake cycle, eating schedule, and metabolism processes. Scientists at the University of California-Irvine are currently studying the role of […]
According to a new study, almost 40% of firefighters are suffering from at least one sleep disorder. Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine just last month, this new research led by Laura K. Barger, an associate physiologist in BWH’s Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, may explain why so the two leading causes […]
Falling asleep may be easy, but obtaining fulfilling, deep sleep can be a bit more challenging. Physicians now recognize that the quality of your sleep is just as important as how you long snooze, with many critical body and brain-boosting benefits occurring during deep and REM sleep. According to author, inventor, entrepreneur and biohacker Dave […]
Skipping out on sleep doesn’t just affect your physical attractiveness, but also how approachable people find you. According to new research from the Medical Institute Karolinska in Stockholm, Sweden, getting less than 4 hours of sleep a night or none at all—doesn’t make a difference, you will appear to others equally exhausted. Although it is not […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs9Jw3uIoaU How parents put their infants to sleep has changed over the last couple of decades, reducing the number of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome cases. According to The Huffington Post, in 1994 only 27% of babies were regularly placed on their backs for sleep, which contributed to more than 4,000 babies losing their lives from […]
While scientists haven’t figured out exactly why we dream, they’ve unlocked some factors that influence them. Our bodies have a very fascinating way of incorporating outside stimuli such as smells, sounds and sensations into our dreams, instead of waking us up, with plenty of influences that can shape how your dreams play out. According to […]
