You aren’t imagining it; your snoring may have gotten worse over the years. Dr. Rafael Pelayo of the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center says that snoring can begin at any age, but it does occur more often as you get older. Earlier this month, he sleep specialist sat down with The Huffington Post to give some […]
One of the most recommended sleep tips is putting away electronics at least 90 minutes before bedtime, including smart phones. However, Fortune Magazine tells us that 71% of Americans are still sleeping with their smart phones in their bed or on a nightstand, with 3% of people admitting to falling sleep with it in their […]
There is power in the foods that we eat, especially those consumed closer to our bedtimes. If you have been experiencing tossing and turning, or can’t seem to get to bed on time, you may need to consider your dinner menu and late night snack choices. According to Cooking Light, these foods should be avoided […]
What might your dreams be telling you? If you are in need of some possible clarity regarding your nighttime adventures, a visit to The DreamBank may help. According to Altas Obscura, author, dream researcher and professor of both sociology and psychology at the University of California-Santa Cruz, G. William Domhoff is one the founders of […]
Does the stress of work truly impact our sleep? Researchers in Sweden say that the findings of their new study indicates a relationship between job strain and disturbed sleep. Additionally, work interventions to help employees sleep better may improve overall work satisfaction. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that a total of 4, 827 […]
How you interact with the world is largely influenced by your personality, but it also says a lot about your sleep habits. According to The Huffington Post, specific traits can impact your sleep patterns without you giving it much thought. Take a look at what we learned below: Genetics have a lot to say about […]
Do you think about sleep when you plan your daily menu? If you have been experiencing low energy throughout the day, it may be a good time to consider your eating habits. According to The Huffington Post, these foods can bring on some unwanted Zzzs right in the middle of you trying to power through […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
