Having trouble falling asleep? You probably already know that taking a warm shower or bath can help. But did you know there’s actually an ideal time to do it? A new study figured out when. Criteria for analyzing sleep A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Austin analyzed information from 5,322 studies. … Continue reading Improve Sleep With a Shower or Bath
When you work the night shift, your body clock doesn’t align with society’s regular rhythms, but a few small asleep adjustments can help. Much like jet lag, being a night owl can wreak havoc on your body, including raising your risk for diabetes and heart disease. But scientists from the UK and Australia recently worked … Continue reading Sleep Adjustments for Night Owls’ Health
Sleep is a crucial aspect of everyone’s life, yet one that a lot of us choose to neglect. Many people negate their need for sleep by trying to catch up on it on the weekends. The reality of it is much more complicated than that. When you sleep, your body is at rest; your mind, … Continue reading Try “not” sleeping
Waking up in damp clothes and sheets may be a sign that you have night sweats due to low testosterone. As the primary sex hormone in men, testosterone has some important roles, such as producing sperm and building muscle mass. But as men age, their levels of testosterone gradually decrease, causing a variety of problems, … Continue reading Low Testosterone Could Cause Night Sweats
A new study has found that for people with insomnia, embarrassing memories don’t fade with time, as they may with people who sleep well. The evidence seems to point to the idea that the emotional circuits in the brains of people with insomnia don’t disengage from distant memories. On the contrary, people who sleep well … Continue reading Embarrassing Memories Get Worse With Insomnia
Restorative sleep can do wonders for your body. From helping to fight illness and improving memory to boosting mood and increasing focus, getting enough quality sleep is as important to your health as eating a well-balanced diet and exercising. Still, there are some things that may be impeding your attempts to get a good night’s … Continue reading Don’t Fall for These Myths About Sleep
Lower back can affect not only your work, chores and leisure activities but also your sleep. In addition to getting a supportive mattress, stretching and staying fit, there are certain sleep positions that can help limit your lower back pain. Here are some worth trying. The fetal position If you have a herniated disc, sleeping … Continue reading Best Sleep Positions for Lower Back Pain
According to Medical News Today, about one-third of Americans suffer from insomnia. And while many people might think falling asleep is just about clearing your head, there’s new evidence that insomnia may have a genetic component. The largest study of its kind In a huge new study that analyzed the genes and sleep information of … Continue reading Genes May Play a Role in Insomnia
Studies have shown that being a night owl can carry health risks, including increased risk of metabolic conditions due to a tendency to make poor dietary choices. But new research from the University of Birmingham in the UK is providing details about how night owls’ brain activity can impact their lives, especially productivity. Studying night … Continue reading Night Owls May Experience Jet Lag
Swiss researchers have determined that we may be able to learn foreign words during slow-wave sleep. Using sleep to learn foreign words In a new study, scientists at the University of Bern in Switzerland used EEGs to record the brain activity of 41 volunteers while they took a nap and also while they took memory … Continue reading Learn Foreign Words While You Sleep
