Having poor sleep hygiene can lead to exhaustion that can affect everything from your job performance to driving while drowsy. Here, experts from the company Hush offer some easy tips to improve your sleep hygiene: Be consistent with your bedtime routine Never underestimate the importance of a bedtime schedule – being consistent is vital to… Continue reading Can’t sleep at night?
Category: Sleep Health
Regular Napping Can Be Risky
Napping on a regular basis is associated with higher risks for high blood pressure and stroke, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association (AHA)journal. Researchers in China examined whether frequent naps could be a potential causal risk factor for high blood pressure and/or stroke. This is the first study to… Continue reading Regular Napping Can Be Risky
Some Insomniacs May Be at Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure and Stroke
People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of some kinds of heart disease and stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. The investigators based their conclusion on data from more than one million people. Previous studies have found an association between insomnia, which affects up to 30% of… Continue reading Some Insomniacs May Be at Increased Risk of Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure and Stroke
4 Undiscussed But Serious Side Effects of Sleep Apnea
It’s estimated that 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, and that 80 percent of moderate to severe cases are undiagnosed. Also known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), the condition affects between 5 and 20 percent of adults and 10-20 percent of children. While many are familiar with some side effects – loud snoring, disturbed… Continue reading 4 Undiscussed But Serious Side Effects of Sleep Apnea
10 Sleep Hygiene Tips
Lack of sleep is such a universal problem. How do you assess your bedroom habits and optimize your nighttime routine for better sleep?Studies show that sleep quality is directly related to sleep hygiene. So could it be that your nighttime habits are causing you to lose out on the benefits of quality sleep? Not only… Continue reading 10 Sleep Hygiene Tips
Is Your Sleep Problem Tied to The Family Tree? Here Are 3 Diet Tips to Reverse It
It’s estimated that 50-70 million U.S. adults have some type of sleeping disorder. And what you eat or don’t eat may impact how you sleep. Many studies provide evidence of how nutrition influences sleep quality analso plays a role in disorders such as sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ, and insomnia. Some doctors say the connection goes… Continue reading Is Your Sleep Problem Tied to The Family Tree? Here Are 3 Diet Tips to Reverse It
Too Much of A Good Thing?
When it comes to sleep, more isn’t necessarily better, according to a global study. Researchers who studied more than 116,000 people in seven regions of the world found that who slept for longer than the recommended duration of six to eight hours a day had an increased risk of dying or developing diseases of the… Continue reading Too Much of A Good Thing?
Sleep Apnea May Damage Women Earlier Than Men
Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring may damage heart function earlier in women than in men, according to new European research. The same study, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), also suggested that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be greatly underdiagnosed among snorers. OSA is a common but serious… Continue reading Sleep Apnea May Damage Women Earlier Than Men
5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Millions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once they finally do drift off. Maybe it’s worry about bills. Maybe it’s relationship problems. It might even be a sleep disorder keeping them awake when they should be snoozing soundly. Whatever the reason, more than… Continue reading 5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
How We Use Music to Help Us Fall Asleep
If you like the soothing sound of music to help you fall asleep, you’re not alone. Many people use music in the hope that it fights sleep difficulties. That is the finding of a study by Tabitha Trahan of the University of Sheffield, UK, and colleagues. The findings were published November 14th 2018 in the open-access… Continue reading How We Use Music to Help Us Fall Asleep
Sleep and Memory: How They Work Together
“Sleep on it.” We’ve long known that a good night’s sleep confers important benefits on mood, alertness, concentration, and judgment. Research over more than a century has also established that sleep plays an important role in memory retention. More recently, studies have begun to establish more precisely how the connection between sleep and memory works.… Continue reading Sleep and Memory: How They Work Together
Insomnia Symptoms and Overall Health Improve with Online Insomnia Program
Treating insomnia with digital cognitive behavioral therapy programs can not only improve insomnia symptoms, but daytime functioning and overall health as well according to a 2018 study from the University of Oxford and Northwestern Medicine. The year-long study involved 1,711 people, and researchers found online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) improved not only insomnia symptoms, but functional… Continue reading Insomnia Symptoms and Overall Health Improve with Online Insomnia Program
Sleep Problems? Only Your Dentist May Know for Sure
Have problems sleeping? You may have a little-known condition called upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), and your dentist may be the first one to diagnose it. That’s because your teeth may show evidence of grinding, and the dentist’s check of your mouth and back of throat might indicate the tongue, uvula, adenoids or other structures could be… Continue reading Sleep Problems? Only Your Dentist May Know for Sure
Is Snoring Ruining Your Love Life? Time to See The Dentist
If you have been banished to the guest room because when you snore your significant other thinks there is a 747 landing in the cul de sac, you might want to see the dentist. The sleep disorder most associated with loud snoring is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Studies have found that it is associated… Continue reading Is Snoring Ruining Your Love Life? Time to See The Dentist
Lack of Sleep Impairs Brain Power, Promotes Disease
“To sleep, perchance to dream, ay, there’s the rub.” Unfortunately, the lament of Shakespeare’s Hamlet remains all too true for as many as 70 million Americans who experience some type of sleeping disorder. Getting a sufficient amount of sleep is closely associated with good physical and mental health and overall quality of life. Most adults… Continue reading Lack of Sleep Impairs Brain Power, Promotes Disease
Older Americans Are Rarely Evaluated for Sleep Apnea although Many Are at Risk
In a study of community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older who were asked about sleep disturbances, 56% were estimated to be at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea, but only 8% of the high-risk individuals had been tested for it. Of those tested, 94% were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. The Journal of the… Continue reading Older Americans Are Rarely Evaluated for Sleep Apnea although Many Are at Risk
Let It Go: Post-Work Mental Breaks Will Improve Your Sleep
Doing something fun after work can help you get a better night’s sleep – especially if you’ve been bothered by rude colleagues during the day. That was the key finding of research that appears in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, published by the American Psychological Association. “Sleep quality is crucial because sleep plays a… Continue reading Let It Go: Post-Work Mental Breaks Will Improve Your Sleep
Is Poor Nutrition Keeping You Up at Night? What You Need to Know About Diet and Sleep
Most of us know what sleep deprivation feels like, and it is not pleasant. If we do not get enough healthy sleep (some children need 10 hours nightly, while most adults need at least seven), we may be left feeling irritable and disoriented. It can also be dangerous to be sleep deprived. According to the AAA Foundation for… Continue reading Is Poor Nutrition Keeping You Up at Night? What You Need to Know About Diet and Sleep