Sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder affecting 18 million Americans today. Over the past two decades, the percentage of individuals suffering from sleep apnea has increased from 14 to 55 percent, and there is a strong possibility that sleep apnea can be linked to hereditary features.
Read MoreIsn’t it crazy how some people can stay energized throughout the day even after getting little to no sleep the night before? A sleep researcher at the University of California in San Francisco, found that some people can get away with hardly any sleep because of their genes.
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, about 60 percent of men and 50 percent of women experience at least one traumatic event in their lives. Suffering from trauma or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a detrimental effect on the quality of your sleep.
Read MoreIt’s a no-brainer that getting enough sleep is crucial to our overall health. But did you know that if you can squeeze in at least seven hours of sleep every night, you’ll be less likely to get sick?
Read MoreFalling asleep every night no longer has to be an endless battle. The Observer recently published an article listing five easy tips that can help you fall asleep. From eating more protein in the morning to downloading apps for your computer, the tips are practical and easy-to-follow.
Read MoreLosing precious memories. Seeing things that aren’t there. Standing in awkward silence at a party. What do these three scary things have in common? They can easily happen to you when you don’t get enough sleep.
Read MoreMany high-achieving business people like to boast about how they can function on very little sleep and still be able to manage their vast empires. However, the idea that time spent sleeping is wasted time is one that needs to be debunked.
Read MoreA recent study in Current Biology suggests a link between irregular sleep patterns and the early onset of breast cancer and obesity.
Read MoreFor most adults, getting the recommended amount of sleep each night can be difficult. With busy schedules that demand earlier mornings and later nights, eight hours of sleep seems like a forgone dream. However, cutting corners on sleep can put you in debt—sleep debt.
Read MoreWith the increasing availability of fast food in the U.S., it’s no surprise that the waistlines of America’s children are quickly expanding. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates approximately 12.7 million American children and adolescents aged 2-19 years-old are obese. Childhood obesity puts children and adolescents at an increased risk for numerous health problems, including sleep apnea.
Read MoreA recent study has shown that sleep deprivation can be detrimental to the development of your bones.
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