While social media normally helps us stay connected, Twitter has recently given researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital a whole new social insight on sleep disorders. Published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, the research is one of the first to explore the relationship between social media usage and sleep problems. Additionally, the researchers also were […]
It is very common for children who are bullied to keep their suffering to themselves. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that parents and physicians may be able to identify victims before serious mental health problems cause the trauma of depression, anxiety, psychotic episodes, and suicide. While nightmares are common during childhood, night terrors […]
New research is strengthening the link between poor sleep and the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a press release shared by the European Society of Cardiology, the research was a part of a long-term World Health Organization (WHO) program and an additional “psychosocial” sub-study. “Mortality from cardiovascular diseases accounts for nearly […]
Does electricity and artificial light hold us all back from getting more quality sleep? Researchers from the University of Washington believe so, and they’ve got new research to back it up! Published online in the Journal of Biological Rhythms, the study compared the days of traditional hunter-gatherer living conditions to our modern environment, revealing that […]
According to new research, there are numerous forms of exercise that can help you sleep better, compared to not exercising at all. Presented at SLEEP 2015, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shared their findings, showing that physical activities such as biking, golfing, running, weight-lifting, yoga/Pilates, gardening, aerobics/calisthenics, and […]
In your quest to maintain a healthy weight and a fantastic summer body, you may want consider getting more quality sleep. Published in the SAGE journal, Journal of Health Psychology, a new paper suggests that sleep disruptions can lead you to consume excessive calories, thereby increasing your risk for chronic health conditions. In addition, the paper […]
While it’s no secret that men and women do things differently, it may come as a surprise that one of those things is sleep. According to The Huffington Post, the team behind the popular sleep app Sleep Cycle recently took the time to learn how sleep habits differ day-to-day in 47 countries around the world. […]
Parents often debate the best sleep practices for their babies, as their seemingly, erratic sleep schedule can be a challenging time. Nearly 20-30% of adults in many different countries report that babies waking up and crying is the most common sleep problem to overcome. According to a new video study, babies who can “resettle,” or […]
What’s makes up a good night’s sleep? According to The Huffington Post, focusing on 3 metrics of sleep can help make you a better sleeper, helping to improve your overall quality of life: Sleep Duration: For most people, this is easiest to focus on and identify. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get 7-9 […]
