Category Archives: Sleep

A new study has uncovered that a lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your social life. It is well known that poor sleep can negatively affect several areas of your life and health, so these latest findings are really of no surprise, but still interesting to note. The findings from the University of Berkeley ...click here to read more

A new study has found that getting too much or too little sleep may cause the heart to “age” prematurely. The researchers described the aging effects as “excess heart age.” Heart age is measured based on a person’s cardiovascular risk profile, which was created in the 2008 Framingham Heart Study. “The difference between a person’s ...click here to read more

It’s still summer, which means it’s quite hot. Many areas are experiencing heat waves that can make doing just about anything very uncomfortable, sleeping included. Even if you have an air conditioner, you still may find that your bedroom is hot and uncomfortable. As a solution, you may have invested in a fan to stay ...click here to read more

There is a lot of hype around cannabidiol (CBD), which is a compound in cannabis. Unlike THX, another compound that creates psychoactive effects, CBD doesn’t and is continued to be studied for its potential effects to improve a variety of ailments. So far, CBD is most noted for the treatment of severe forms of epilepsy ...click here to read more

As we age, it becomes more common for us to experience disturbances in our sleep. These can take the form of insomnia, sleep inadequacy, poor sleep quality, change in sleep quantity or quality, and daytime sleepiness. While recent studies have focused on changes to sleep quality after the onset of dementia, there is little research ...click here to read more

Research suggests that sleep disorders are an early sign of an impending neurological condition. It is recommended that neurologists evaluate patients sleep to obtain greater insight into any possible neurological condition. Dr. Konstanze Philipp explained at the 4th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) in Lisbon, “Two-thirds of the population suffering from REM sleep disorders ...click here to read more

A new study has linked obstructive sleep apnea with changes to the structure of the brain that resemble the changes seen in the early developmental stages of dementia. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that causes the walls of the throat to relax and narrow, cutting off breathing temporarily during sleep. Previous studies ...click here to read more

Do you wake up feeling groggy and not full of energy? Sleep is supposed to revitalize you and make you feel refreshed, but many of us simply don’t feel that way, which can make getting through the day quite the challenge. A new sleep calculator has been released that tells you the appropriate time you ...click here to read more

Lying in bed wide awake is no fun for anybody, especially when we have a full day the next morning. Often, when we don’t get a restful night’s sleep and we feel grumpy and restless the next day. Besides restlessness, people who suffer from insomnia are much more likely to experience health problems such as ...click here to read more

A new study from the Columbia University Irving Medical Center has found a significant link between sleep quality and cardiovascular health. The researchers report that even mild sleep disturbances, such as waking up throughout the night or having trouble falling asleep, can be related to increased blood pressure levels. This is a troublesome finding because ...click here to read more

A new study has found a relationship between poor sleep quality and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). This is the first study to find this association exists outside of the effects of sleep apnea. Atrial fibrillation is a rapid, irregular heartbeat. It can result in symptoms that reduce the quality of life in ...click here to read more

Are you struggling to fall asleep at night? And even if you do manage to get some sleep, do you find yourself waking up not feeling refreshed? Many Americans suffer from sleep problems, which is serious. Poor sleep is linked with several different health problems, and that’s why it’s so important you get a good ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder categorized by snoring and poor breathing quality throughout the night. Sleep apnea, if left untreated, can contribute to obesity, high blood pressure, headaches, and other health problems. The most common treatment for sleep apnea is the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. This device is a ...click here to read more

Whether you’re a stomach sleeper, fetal position sleeper, or you toss and turn all night, how you sleep and your sleep habits reveal important information about your health. Your sleep habits can reveal underlying sleep problems, possible causes for your poor sleep, along with other elements from your health such as your diet. Here are ...click here to read more