Don’t believe there’s a link between poor sleep and poor work performance? According to a Harvard study, insomnia leads to 11.3 days of productivity loss at work each year, which is also equal to a $2,280 loss. The Washington Post tells us that the findings show as a whole insomnia costs our nation a total […]
According to new research, sleep not only helps memories not be forgotten, but it makes them easier for us to access and recall. The findings of researchers from the University of Exeter and the Basque Centre for Cognition, Brain and Language in Spain, provide evidence that we are more likely to remember specific information after […]
Does happiness to you mean more sleep? According to numerous studies and sleep experts, quality shut-eye isn’t just connected to your health, but also how you feel, think and will react. Sleeping 7-9 hours a night has been linked to higher overall well-being scores and higher life satisfaction. When you cut back on sleep your […]
Putting sleep on the back burner could lead to some serious consequences for your brain and overall well-being. While scientists have known that quality sleep is critical for specific functions in the brain that are directly linked to decision-making, memory, creativity and emotions, recent findings provide more evidence as to how the process of cleaning […]
According to numerous studies, the power of sleep has no boundaries. The mind is a terrible thing to waste, which is why the findings of Sweden researchers from Uppsala University are so significant. Published in the journal SLEEP, the research team found sleep loss may have a compelling role in contributing to the loss of […]
It’s no secret that a lack of sleep can put us in a bad mood. However, according to researchers at the University of California- Berkeley, sleep deprivation also hinders our ability to accurately read the facial expressions of others and assess their mood. In fact, this impairment could have serious consequences for our social interactions, […]
What’s in those naps you’ve been skipping? Apparently, tons of goodness that helps keep us healthy, happy and productive for years to come. If you’ve been feeling uninspired to get some additional snooze during the day, The Huffington Post as shared 7 reasons that will change your mind: You’ll be more alert: A short nap […]
According to new research reported by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, sleep could play a huge role in patients beating cancer. The results of lead study author Amanda Phipps of the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center were presented at SLEEP 2015 on Wednesday, which suggests that frequent snoring and […]
Obstructive sleep apnea has found its way back into the headlines as it carries serious threats to health and impacts the daily lives of those affected. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, new research shows that sleep apnea is associated with a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. However, treating the sleep […]
Numerous studies have found a link between sleep apnea and an elevated risk of stroke, but one notable study has focused on silent stroke suffers. The Huffington Post reports that researchers from the University of Alabama, Birmingham and the University of Technology Dresden in Germany worked together to collect data on 56 people who had […]
