Obesity has been in the headlines more often in recent years as the epidemic is also affecting our youth. Published in The Journal of Pediatrics, research suggests that both sleep-related breathing problems and a lack sleep each doubles the risk of a child becoming obese by the age of 15. While numerous studies have already […]
Insomnia May Bring on Significant Health Risks
According to a study, people who suffer from insomnia may be far more likely to have a stroke than previous studies have shown. The Huffington Post reports that researchers in Taiwan have found that the risk of experiencing a stroke for adults between the ages of 18-34 is eight times higher when they have insomnia, […]
Blue Light Exposure May Increase Hunger
The effects of blue light exposure are being explored by many research teams all over the world. Recently, results from a small study suggest that exposure to blue light before and during dinner may affect how much you eat. Blue light exposure is already known to negatively impact sleep as it disrupts the body’s natural production of […]
Ask Brandon: From Hypnic Jerks to Sleeping in
Have anything on your mind about sleep, mattresses or bedding? I am here to answer everything you’ve wanted to know. Sharing my experiences and knowledge on all things sleep-related is a real passion! Leave your questions in the comments section below or send an email to AskBrandonJackson@gmail.com to learn more about how to achieve high-quality […]
Sleep Issues Common in Children with Psychiatric Disorders
Getting the proper amount of sleep is especially important for children, but for those who suffer from psychiatric disorders, it’s not easy to obtain. Dr. John Boekamp, who is also the clinical director of the Pediatric Partial Hospital Program (PPHP) at Bradley Hospital, and his team conducted a study which found that both toddlers and […]
5 Common Sleep Issues and How You Can Beat Them
Have you been experiencing any sleep issues lately? It’s important that you get back on track as a lack of sleep has been linked to chronic diseases and earlier death. Obtaining high-quality sleep isn’t the same for everyone, making it more difficult to figure out what’s the best plan to meet your sleep needs. However, […]
What People Choose to Dream About
It’s hard not to be fascinated by the fun topic of lucid dreaming. These dreamers have the ability to be aware that they are dreaming and have the incredible option of controlling their trips to dreamland! So what do lucid dreamers mostly aim to do as they dream? Live Science gave us the scoop on a […]
10 Ways That Science Says We Can Sleep Better
Falling asleep at the right time can be harder that it sounds. We are all simply so, busy that without truly thinking of the consequences, we let sleep fall wayside more that we should. However, changing your sleep habits can bring you great rewards. Try these 10 easy tips we found on Lifehack to get […]
Chronic Sleep Loss May Lead to Schizophrenia Symptoms
Even though many people often go without sleep to make room for work, social or personal commitments, the effects of sleep deprivation shouldn’t be taken lightly. One study is suggesting that when a healthy person experiences 24 hours of sleep deprivation, they may display conditions similar to a person who has schizophrenia. Recently, the researchers from […]
Ask Brandon: Mattresses, Pillows And Dreaming
Why shouldn’t we put our best foot forward when it comes to sleep? We step up to plate in other areas of our life while forgetting that sleep gives everything that we do an additional boost. Making sure that you get 7-9 hours of shut-eye every night will make your to-do list so much easier […]