Up all night? Erratic sleep hours due to caffeine, social media addiction, or worrying about your new job may get the best of you. Check out these ideas to find new devices to get your required ZZZZs faster. 1. Headphones The comfortable Kokoon headphone employs audio programs and smart features for your sleeping pleasure. It … Continue reading 5 Super Sleep Aids for Slumber
As sleep escapes you for the sixth night in a row, maybe it’s time to look at your alcohol consumption to see if it is the cause. You’re normally on a sleep-wake cycle and when you drink at night it breaks down your cycle. “While you might think alcohol helps you sleep, there are negative … Continue reading Can’t Sleep? Alcohol May Be the Problem
Although we all know that sleep is important, and the ideal is that we should get 7-8 hours a night, many people do not meet this sleep criteria. And scientists are just beginning to understand how detrimental that could be to our mental health. Poor sleep is defined as having trouble falling or staying asleep, … Continue reading Poor Sleep Increases Risk of Dementia in Older People
One billion people worldwide suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and scientists are now investigating this disease and its relationship to people’s brains. Although sleep apnea is annoying enough, with men waking up many times an hour and unable to get deep sleep, new research is showing that having obstructive sleep apnea could cause long term … Continue reading The Effects of Sleep Apnea on a Man’s Brain
There are always a hundred reasons for not getting to bed early, whether you are burning the midnight oil working or studying, or just relaxing with a game or a friend. But scientists keep learning more about the importance of sleep to our overall health, and it is more important than you realized. Immunity Your … Continue reading What Happens if You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?
Sleep is often the last element on the list, but getting a quality night’s sleep helps you eat better, maintain a steady weight, work harder, be more creative, and have more energy. Most adults should get about 7-8 hours a night, and most adults usually don’t. If you are resolving to get more quality sleep … Continue reading 4 Ways to Get More Quality Sleep in the New Year
Sleep apnea, a significant disorder where your breathing stops and starts while you are sleeping, can increase your blood pressure. This pattern of breathing decreases the oxygen in your body (hypoxia) causing havoc with your circulatory system. A University of British Columbia Okanagan study of healthy males found “After just six hours of fluctuating oxygen … Continue reading Sleep Apnea Impacts Your Blood Pressure?
Your daily schedule is filled with family, work, electronic devices, and irregular meal times that all lead to stress. The presence of stress can make it difficult to sleep. You may have insomnia, sleep apnea, and other sleep related disorders. Unfortunately, lack of sleep is detrimental to your heart and may increase your need to … Continue reading Protect Your Heart: Get Sleep
Do you have trouble sleeping? Consider tracking your sleeping habits with a tracker. Here’s what you should know: 1. Trackers collect data and watch for patterns Sleep trackers are available now in numerous electronics such as smartwatches, rings, headbands, wristbands, and armbands. They can even be found in your bed as an in-bed sensor. They … Continue reading 3 Things to Know About Sleep Trackers
Gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer disease, or irritable bowel syndrome can keep you from getting a good night’s rest. If you are not getting eight hours of sleep regularly because of a digestive condition, it is time to focus on treating their symptoms so you can get some much-needed sleep. Take a look at some of … Continue reading Three Digestive Problems That Steal Your Sleep
