Divorce is a troubling issue for many people, often causing individuals to lose sleep due stress and sadness. Researchers from the University of Arizona are suggesting that those sleep problems not be ignored if they continue over time, as they increase the risk of hypertension. Published in the journal Health Psychology, their study may be […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYSX51xBkos Sleep in general is fascinating, but we must admit that lucid dreaming always catches our eye. Defined as a dreaming state in which you can manipulate the plot of your dream, the outcome, and your overall dream experience, lucid dreaming sounds like a science fiction movie, but it is an ability that many people […]
Having sleep apnea can diminish your quality of life. The sleep disorder been linked to daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and it’s associated with plenty of serious health conditions, including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. And now, research from the NYC Langone Medical Center is suggesting that sleep apnea may have a negative impact on your […]
The wonders of what the body is up to as we sleep just keeps becoming even more impressive. One study is suggesting that our brains are hard at work even when we are asleep, identifying and categorizing words without our knowledge. Published online in the journal Current Biology, the study involved 18 volunteers who had […]
It’s that time of year for tricks and treats as many people will be enjoying Halloween tonight. However, with Daylight Savings coming to an end on Sunday, it’s even more important to watch our caffeine consumption, including the tons of candy children are ecstatic to receive in their baskets. Indulging in the sugar high and […]
The dangers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should not be taken lightly. Researchers from the University of Sydney have strong evidence that people with moderate to severe OSA have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer, stroke, and face an early death. Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the 20-year study included 397 adults, and […]
Unfortunately, avoiding stress is just not possible. We all have to deal with stress that stems from work, our personal lives, lost keys, forgotten dates and traffic from time to time. However, it’s important that we make the effort to not let stress bring us down for long. Check out what The Huffington Post recently […]
When you are stressed about a big deadline or test you have coming up, it isn’t uncommon to have a dream about failure. However, one study conducted by researchers at Sorbonne University and the Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière in Paris, France found you should embrace those dreams as a great sign of your future success. 719 students on […]
Take a moment to consider how you respond to stress; do you go for an extra glass of wine or stay up a little longer to watch TV? One study shared by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests that the way you react to stress may increase the likelihood that you’ll experience insomnia, not the […]
Every now and then, it’s normal to fall asleep with the lights on after a hard day. However, a recent study at the Institute of Cancer Research in London suggests that the amount of light in a woman’s bedroom may be associated with obesity. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology and reported by BBC News, […]
