There is no doubt about it, men and women have plenty of differences when it comes to sleep. The Globe and Mail set out to share why women sleep worse than men, but we should keep in mind that chronic sleep loss carries serious health risks for both sexes, including heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, […]
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10 Signs You are Experiencing Chronic Sleep Loss
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 Behavioral Sleep Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, Shelby Freedman Harris, shared what to look for to find out if […]
Better Sleep Quality May Bring Joy in Older Age
Does sleep get better with age? According to new research, our senior community may sleep less, but they are enjoying better sleep quality and feel more alert during the day. The Taylor & Francis Group tells us that researchers at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland have published some interesting findings in the journal of Annals […]
4 Reasons Alcohol Won’t Bring You Sweet Dreams
What Your Dreams May Be Telling You
Have you been puzzled by your dreams lately? You certainly aren’t alone, as millions of people around the world strive to learn what their nighttime adventures are trying to tell them. Recently, The Huffington Post sat down with Jungian psychotherapist Carder Stout to get some insight to the meaning of some of the most common […]
4 False Beliefs About Skipping Sleep
Cutting back on sleep may seem like a great change in your life and you are reaping in the benefits. You simply enjoy staying up. However, Corrie Pikul at The Huffington Post encourages you to change your mind about your bedtime procrastination. What you think has a positive impact on your life is actually putting […]
Sleeping on Your Side May Reduce Dementia Risk
Could your sleeping position help protect your health? According to researchers at Stony Brook University, sleeping on your side may allow your brain to remove neurotoxins much more efficiently, compared to collecting shut-eye on your back or stomach. The waste removal process that occurs as you snooze is critical to reduce the risk of developing […]
Car Crash Risk Doubles for New Sleeping Pill Users
After exhausting natural options to better sleep, your licensed physician may have prescribed a sleeping medication to help you get back on track. However, while numerous studies have already linked sleeping aids to an increase in motor vehicle accidents, a recent study suggests that the risk is even higher for new users. Led by University […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia May Improve Health
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) has been getting plenty of praise from researchers and sleep medicine professionals. Earlier this year, the drug-free treatment was found to be especially effective in reducing the insomnia of our U.S military veterans, potentially saving lives as the sleep disorder can increase suicidal thoughts, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. […]
Study: Eating Less at Night Impacts Sleep Deprivation
Sleep experts often recommend tucking in and waking up at the same time every day to take advantage of more rejuvenating snooze. However, realistically there will be times in life where sleep loss simply can’t be helped. For those periods, the researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that […]