Category Archives: Sleep

Scientists have always stressed the importance of sleep habits, but a new study shows the link between bedtime and cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame studied the correlation between changing bedtime and resting heart rate (RHR) and found a significant difference. Even with all the information about the importance of healthy sleep ...click here to read more

Although it’s one of the top pieces of advice from sleep specialists, sticking to a sleep schedule is a lot easier said than done. For example, we’re one week into daylight savings time and I, for one, am simply not ready for sleep at my “bedtime.” And honestly, the last thing I want to do ...click here to read more

A new, innovative method could help bolster memory processes in the brain during sleep. The joint study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers relied on a memory-evoking scent administered to one nostril while patients slept. The study led by Ella Bar explained the process saying, “We know that a memory ...click here to read more

Do you stick to a consistent sleep schedule during the week then let it go on the weekend? If you do, you might want to keep reading. You hear a lot about sleep hygiene and the importance of setting a regular sleep schedule. But how important is it? A new study is showing it can ...click here to read more

When you get busy, your friends are usually the first to go. You stop seeing them, and when you run into them at the grocery store and decide a meet-up is due, it almost never materializes. Your spouse, partner, or family members can fall aside too. Your partner may turn into a punching bag for ...click here to read more

Sugary coffee drinks are tempting for many people, but they could be the cause of various health issues including poor sleep quality. A small U.S. study found that women who consume energy drinks and high-calorie coffee beverages tended to have more sleep problems compared with those who didn’t consume the drinks. “Young adulthood is a ...click here to read more

Poor sleep has been shown to increase the risk level of heart disease, and new research is helping to explain the connection. The study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center is providing new insight into how sleep quality can affect the quantity and type of food that women consume when sleep deprived. Previous studies have ...click here to read more

If you’re used to spending the night alongside your lover but they can’t be there, getting a good night’s sleep can be tough. But a new study is showing a simple sniff of your special someone’s shirt can send you into slumber. In fact, your lover’s scent just might work as well as melatonin, the ...click here to read more

It’s funny how much we love spending to make us healthier. We’re always on the lookout for foods to eat, supplements to take, and pills to do this, that, and the other. And all of those things can be extremely helpful in making you healthy. But imagine there was one food or supplement that had ...click here to read more

Night shift workers often experience poor sleep and fatigue. But a new study has found some interesting findings that may help older people lower the side effects of working night shifts. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical School found that older people who work nights may feel more alert and ...click here to read more

What would it cost to go to Jamaica for a week? God, I love Blue Mountain coffee. Especially when I’m drinking it with my wife. My wife is so funny. Comedy is the best. That Dave Chappelle guy kills me. I saw him in New York once. I wonder how much a flight would be ...click here to read more

Many American’s are sleep deprived, and among some of the most affected are police, military, and health care workers. A new study published recently in the Journal of Community Health shows that those who work in critical care have the highest risk of not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation is defined as not obtaining adequate total ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder known to be the source of a variety of health issues. But for those who have not been diagnosed with OSA, they may face an increased risk of health problems. And studies show that medical costs are substantially higher among older adults who go untreated for ...click here to read more

If you’re struggling with poor sleep, it could be a result of sleep apnea. And a fat tongue might be contributing to your condition. That’s right, a fat tongue. Didn’t realize you could have a fat tongue? I hear you. Most people don’t think fat gets in anywhere and everywhere. But it does. Fat can ...click here to read more