A new screening tool has been developed to help doctors diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. A large neck size is already considered a risk factor for OSA in adults, and a new study suggests that it could also apply to children as well. At the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, clinical investigators found […]
Are you still dreaming about the sleep you got on your last vacation? Now you can make that dream a reality each and every night, boosting your productivity, health, and happiness. Aim to get 7-9 hours of high-quality of sleep every night while pretending your bedroom is located away from stress, work, and worries with […]
A lack of sleep is commonly known to cause fatigue, forgetfulness and a bad mood. However, that’s just the start of how bad your day can get, all thanks to sleep loss. Sleep deprivation puts you on the path of missteps, possibly leading to bad decisions and potentially dangerous situations. To keep you from turning […]
Have you ever wondered exactly happens while you sleep? Sleep restores your body every night to prepare for the next day. Here’s a list of how specific regions of your body are affected by sleep: Your eyes: As you get into deep sleep, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep begins. Your eyes move quickly for up to […]
When was the last time you had a weird dream? The meaning of dreams is often associated with our mental health and how we feel about events in our lives. However, recent research has linked dreaming to our physical and mental health as well. You have a fever: In our fast paced society, it is common […]
There are so many benefits to getting adequate high-quality sleep each night, including reduced health risks. If you are struggling to figure out why aren’t feeling the full impact of grade A shut-eye, one of these sneaky habits could be the culprit: You go to bed with your electronics: Catching up on Facebook or scrolling through […]
Are we alone? That’s a question that may or may not be answered in our lifetime, but with TV shows such as Ancient Aliens ,and popular movies like District 9 and Independence Day, the alien question may be unconsciously on a lot of our minds. For years, we’ve heard reports from people who claim to be abducted by aliens; with […]
There’s no doubt about it, sleep deprivation is an expensive behavior. You may think that you are cutting corners when you decide to skip sleep, but the truth is you are setting yourself up for higher expenses as well as risking your health. Simply put, if you get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep you […]
It is no secret that teens simply love their technology and seem to love late nights, but it does have a possible dark side. A new study has identified a profile of lifestyle factors that may be raising psychiatric risks for teens. According to researchers at the Karolinska Institutet, teens that have all 3 of […]
