Today is the day that many of us have been waiting on all year, it’s Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table to appreciate our family, friends and the joy of a perfectly cooked turkey, after a plate or two the familiar feeling of sleepiness will try to convince us to take a nap, but […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti20okupT6U How are we really sleeping in America? On Sunday, November 30, 2014, the National Geographic Channel exposed the real truth about Americans and their shut-eye. Partnered with The Public Good Projects and the National Institutes of Health, this special touches on the life-threatening consequences of not getting enough sleep and what that means for our […]
Based on the findings of a new study, you may not want to make medication your first step solution for insomnia woes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) has released a report regarding the active ingredient found in common sleep aids such as Ambien, Edluar, Ambien CR, and Zolpimist, called zolpidem. Emergency […]
Most of us were all too thrilled to turn our clocks back earlier this month, celebrating the end Daylight Savings Time by enjoying extra sleep. However, does this time of year really bring more benefits to our sleep-deprived society? According to Yahoo Health, studies that focus the consequences of losing sleep in March, shouldn’t blind […]
Take a moment to think about how much sleep you’ve been getting lately. Often times we may know we are sleep-deprived, but simply ignore the signs. In order to bring more awareness to the signs of chronic sleep loss, YouBeauty Expert and director of Behavorial Sleep Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, […]
I can certainly admit that in the wide range of topics regarding sleep, discussing dreams is a favorite. Not only can they help us become more creative, understand our inner feelings, but dreams can warn us of health issues. During pregnancy, it’s common for women to have bizarre dreams that can lead to more worry. […]
It’s no secret that as we age, great night’s of sleep become harder to obtain. Aging patients often turn to prescription medication to help with sleep problems, panic attacks and anxiety. However, The Washington Post has the results of new research that suggests that the long-term use of these medications increases their risk of developing […]
The importance of getting your sleep apnea treatment as soon as possible cannot be stressed enough. According to a new study that was presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research Scientific Sessions 2014, cutting back on calories may help reduce sleep apnea and lower high blood pressure in people who are obese. […]
That’s the question that Jawbone recently answered while tracking movements and sleep patterns around the nation earlier this year. Thousands of Jawbone UP device wearers had their data collected to find out the bedtimes in every county of the United States. The results show that there is a significant difference between the bedtimes of people […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnDfPpUC_jg I can admit that I’m guilty of sending a few texts, and checking various social media platforms before going to bed not considering the blue light exposure. However, my seemingly harmless actions, along with those of the millions of other people who are doing the same, can have negative health consequences if performed on […]
