in 2-year smartphone sleep tracking study Not sleeping enough or getting a bad night’s sleep over and over makes it hard to control your appetite. And that sets you up for all sorts of health problems, including obesity, heart … Continue reading
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How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep Right Now
“Doesn’t it feel like the zombie apocalypse?” I recently asked my boyfriend. We were taking our daily sanity stroll when suddenly the sleep-deprived eyes peeking over surgical masks started to feel extra eerie. I may have even traumatized a small … Continue reading
If You’re Not Sticking To A Regular Sleep Schedule, You’re Hurting Your Health, Study Says
Ok, I admit it. I often stay up late on weekends, catching up on TV or seeing friends, then decadently allow myself to slumber for hours past my regular wake-up time the next morning. To a diehard night owl like … Continue reading
Seeking Better Sleep Under a Weighted Blanket
Toddlers have long used “blankies” to help them feel secure, dry tears, and fall asleep quickly. Now, some adults with insomnia, depression, and anxiety are rediscovering that feeling of security — for a price – in the form of weighted … Continue reading
Why ‘get A Good Sleep’ Should Be Your Top New Year’s Resolution
If getting a good night’s sleep is not on your list of New Year’s resolutions, you might be setting yourself up for failure with the other goals on your list, including health-related ones, according to a sleep specialist from Ryerson … Continue reading
This Food May Help You Sleep Better
Forget warm milk. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania says that fish may be the key to a good night’s sleep. The paper, published Thursday in Scientific Reports, found an association between regular fish consumption and high sleep … Continue reading
Lack Of Sleep May Mess With Your Health On A Molecular Level
The impact goes far beyond grogginess and irritability. In many cases, sleep loss can give certain diseases the upper hand. You no doubt have heard about the need to get a proper amount of sleep. Public health authorities continually declare … Continue reading
8 Sleep Mistakes You Can Fix Tonight
How to ditch bad habits and start prioritizing sleep today. If you’d like to get more sleep or think there is room for improvement, try avoiding the habits you may have slipped into. You’ve done it every night of your … Continue reading
Poor Sleep Associated With Higher Risk Of Chronic Pain
(Reuters Health) – People who sleep poorly may be more likely to develop a chronic pain condition and have worse physical health, a study from the UK suggests. A general decline in both the quantity and quality of hours slept … Continue reading
Lack Of Rem Sleep Tied To Increased Risk Of Dementia
(Reuters Health) – People who spend less time in deep, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may be more likely to develop dementia than individuals who get better quality rest, a recent study suggests. Patients with dementia often have difficulty sleeping, … Continue reading
