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
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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
What Happens to Your Brain When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep
If you’re tossing and turning every night, there’s some bad news. Your brain could be in big trouble! And you thought getting your recommended seven to nine hours of zzz’s was the only thing you needed to worry about. Oddly … Continue reading
How To Sleep Well: Fill Your Life With Purpose, Study Says
Though we may constantly feel tired, sleeping isn’t always easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2016 found that one in three Americans doesn’t get enough sleep. This can lead to a host of health problems, and more … Continue reading
Skimping On Sleep In Childhood Could Speed Up Cellular Aging
New U.S. research has found that children who sleep less appear to age faster at the cellular level – a process which can have a negative effect on health later in life. Previous smaller studies on adults have already suggested … Continue reading
