Category Archives: Sleep

The third leading cause of cancer death in American men (after lung and colorectal cancers), prostate cancer kills about one out of 39 men. Although it’s a serious condition that can lead to death, most patients do not die from it. There are over 2.9 million patients in the U.S. who are still alive today ...click here to read more

Getting older comes with many luxuries such as retirement, spending more time with family, and even allowing the opportunity to see the world. However, as we age, our sleep is one thing that often suffers. A lack of restorative sleep has been seen to promote mental and physical ailments in our seniors and even elevate ...click here to read more

The importance of getting a good night’s sleep cannot be stated enough. But with all the proven benefits of regularly getting your well-deserved seven to eight hours, everybody has their own, subjective reasons for making sleep a priority. Some people are just lucky enough to have a sleeping schedule of clockwork precision. They don’t even ...click here to read more

We often find ourselves lying awake in bed not being able to fall asleep, and unfortunately, this phenomenon only gets worse as we age. We all need sleep in order to maintain healthy brain function and support physical health, and this is mainly achieved by reaching deep sleep. However, more seniors are seeing their sleep ...click here to read more

We’ve all had one of those tormenting sleepless nights where you just can’t relax. Everything is irritating and your mind gets constantly distracted by racing thoughts that won’t let you fall asleep. You toss and turn all night long, getting more and more agitated as you realize your precious sleeping hours are slipping away. Once ...click here to read more

Losing a night’s sleep might just be a minor nuisance to some, making you feel uneasy and irritable the next day. Some, however, may suffer from insomnia and be unable to get a good night’s sleep. This is more problematic than the odd night of tossing and turning—new studies find that insomnia is linked to ...click here to read more

Lying awake in bed and not being able to fall asleep is a relatively common occurrence for most people, especially those with insomnia. Insomnia is something people don’t give much attention to, but according to a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, it is associated with an increased risk of heart ...click here to read more

When it comes to medicine, we know not to take a drug that causes drowsiness during the day or before driving. The best example of this is medication for the common cold, conveniently divided into pills for the day (keeping your symptoms at bay without making you drowsy) and pills for the night (intended to ...click here to read more

Snoring is a normal sleeping habit for almost 50 percent of people, however, some of these noisy sleepers may actually stop breathing for 30 seconds or longer several times a night. If you stop breathing while sleeping, does it affect your body? Continue reading to learn what this interrupted breathing may mean as well as ...click here to read more

This weekend, we go through Daylight Saving Time, the time of the year that signifies spring is around the corner. Daylight Saving Time causes our evenings to become brighter, which allows us to be exposed to more hours of sunlight. Although the promise of warmer weather soon approaching is a positive of Daylight Saving Time, ...click here to read more

Experiencing a headache while sleeping can be frustrating, as the pain may prevent you from getting adequate rest and negatively impact the upcoming day. The most common type of headaches that occur at night or during sleep are cluster headaches and migraines, as well as hypnic (or “alarm clock”) headaches that awaken the sufferer at ...click here to read more

Sleep paralysis refers to the sensation of being unable to move at the onset of sleep or when waking despite being mentally awake. This condition can be frightening and disorienting and may be accompanied by hallucinations, the feeling of suffocation, a lowered heart rate, and feeling as though you are being dragged around. Continue reading ...click here to read more

A new study led by the University of Glasgow has found that abnormal sleeping habits may increase the risk of obesity in individuals who are genetically susceptible to being overweight. The study was based on data gathered from the UK Biobank and highlights that while genetics play a substantial role in obesity, lifestyle habits can ...click here to read more

It may sound strange, but sleeping on the floor may actually improve your health and alleviate back pain. The hard surface of the floor can provide your spine with a level of support it can’t get from a soft mattress, but to reap the benefits, it must be done right. Continue reading to learn about ...click here to read more