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Sleep Issues Common in Children with Psychiatric Disorders
Getting the proper amount of sleep is especially important for children, but for those who suffer from psychiatric disorders, it’s not easy to obtain. Dr. John Boekamp, who is also the clinical director of the Pediatric Partial Hospital Program (PPHP) at Bradley Hospital, and his team conducted a study which found that both toddlers and […]
5 Common Sleep Issues and How You Can Beat Them
Have you been experiencing any sleep issues lately? It’s important that you get back on track as a lack of sleep has been linked to chronic diseases and earlier death. Obtaining high-quality sleep isn’t the same for everyone, making it more difficult to figure out what’s the best plan to meet your sleep needs. However, […]
What People Choose to Dream About
It’s hard not to be fascinated by the fun topic of lucid dreaming. These dreamers have the ability to be aware that they are dreaming and have the incredible option of controlling their trips to dreamland! So what do lucid dreamers mostly aim to do as they dream? Live Science gave us the scoop on a […]
10 Ways That Science Says We Can Sleep Better
Falling asleep at the right time can be harder that it sounds. We are all simply so, busy that without truly thinking of the consequences, we let sleep fall wayside more that we should. However, changing your sleep habits can bring you great rewards. Try these 10 easy tips we found on Lifehack to get […]
Chronic Sleep Loss May Lead to Schizophrenia Symptoms
Even though many people often go without sleep to make room for work, social or personal commitments, the effects of sleep deprivation shouldn’t be taken lightly. One study is suggesting that when a healthy person experiences 24 hours of sleep deprivation, they may display conditions similar to a person who has schizophrenia. Recently, the researchers from […]
Ask Brandon: Mattresses, Pillows And Dreaming
Why shouldn’t we put our best foot forward when it comes to sleep? We step up to plate in other areas of our life while forgetting that sleep gives everything that we do an additional boost. Making sure that you get 7-9 hours of shut-eye every night will make your to-do list so much easier […]
Untreated Sleep Apnea Tied to Resistant High Blood Pressure
The importance of getting your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treated cannot be stressed enough. One study published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has revealed a strong link between severe, untreated OSA and high blood pressure undeterred by blood pressure medications. 284 participants who were at risk for cardiovascular disease, […]
7 Ways to Create Total Darkness in Your Bedroom
When it comes to collecting high-quality sleep, bathing your bedroom in complete darkness leads to more success. It’s definitely time to get rid of your fears of sleeping in the dark if you want to experience a full night of deeper sleep without any interruptions. While light makes us happy and keeps us alert during […]
Why You Should Upgrade Your Pajamas
While staying healthy is about eating well, exercising regularly and getting the proper sleep, it’s also about feeling good about yourself. The Huffington Post reports that one of the easiest ways to boost how you feel is to simply buy new pajamas. At the end of the day, it’s common for us to be so […]