Category Archives: Sleep

Those who only get six hours of sleep a night or less may be at a higher risk for dementia later in life. According to a new study of British adults, people in their 50s and 60s were found to need more sleep. The study published in Nature Communications included information analyzed by the French ...click here to read more

Do you get a daily reminder from your partner that you snore all night and keep them awake? Consider yourself lucky. One, because they are being polite. They could also be alerting you of a potentially severe health problem. Regular snoring, which you may not even notice, could be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. ...click here to read more

While the world went into lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people experienced lower sleep quality due to higher stress and anxiety levels. A new study from Washington State University used twins to find the outcome of stress and anxiety on sleep during the first few weeks of the pandemic. For the study, researchers surveyed ...click here to read more

Adults that have trouble getting to sleep, compared to other patterns of insomnia, have been found to have a higher risk for cognitive impairment later in life. A study from the University of Michigan found the associated risk in adults for up to 14 years after the sleep disorder initially begins. The study analyzed data ...click here to read more

For many Americans, arthritis pain can make it tough to get a good night’s sleep. To make it worse, the act of tossing and turning can aggravate arthritis symptoms and increase the level of joint pain. Studies have shown that there tends to be a reciprocal relationship between poor sleep and pain. The less sleep ...click here to read more

I slept poorly last night. I’m sure you’ve been there too. And like me, you’ve probably made your coffee a little stronger when you struggle with slumber. Of course, you might notice it can only do so much. Sure, coffee can boost your alertness and keep you awake the next day, but research suggests it’s ...click here to read more

Are you staying up burning the midnight oil to solve your problems? If you are, you might want to reconsider and heed some age-old advice: sleep on it. Your brain is designed to help you solve problems during sleep. One of its functions is to find and link information so you’ve got a better handle ...click here to read more

For those long days when you’re experiencing sleep deprivation, relying on caffeine may not be the answer. According to a new study from Michigan State University, caffeine can only get you so far after a rough night’s sleep. The study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory & Cognition analyzed the impact of ...click here to read more

Sleep is complex. Not only is duration important, but good sleep needs to be of a certain quality. Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t easy. People have a lot on their minds. Better sleep, however, may help relieve stress in addition to reducing the risk for dementia and death. Two recent studies looked at how ...click here to read more

Prescription sleep aids taken long term do not help middle-aged women with insomnia. According to a study published in the journal BMJ Open, there is no difference in sleep duration or quality in women who have been taking the meds for over a year. Benzodiazepines are often prescribed for those who suffer from insomnia. However, ...click here to read more

If you’re over 60 and having trouble sleeping, listening to music before bed may help improve your slumber. A new study suggests that soothing music before bed could be a useful tool for older adults battling insomnia. It offers a low-cost, non-intrusive option if you’re looking to fall asleep faster and stay in slumber for ...click here to read more

Sleep can be attributed to a host of health conditions. Either too little or too much can affect overall health. A new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 70th Annual Scientific Session suggests that people who have six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from ...click here to read more

A new study has shown that waking up during the night could cause poor health and take years off of your life. Poor quality sleep may do more than leave you feeling groggy and tired the next day. It could boost your risk of dying from heart disease or other causes. Sometimes, you’ll be aroused ...click here to read more

For the first time, a new groundbreaking study found a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during sleep and an increased risk of death. The risk of death is primarily associated with diseases of the heart and blood vessels and death from any cause, particularly in women. The study published in ...click here to read more