For most of us, getting too much sleep is rare, but you should know that doing so can raise your risk of stroke by 85%. How excess sleep can hurt New research published in Neurology has linked excessive sleep and daytime naps to a greater stroke risk. A team from China looked at data from … Continue reading Study: Too Much Sleep Raises Stroke Risk
For men who have trouble falling asleep, acupressure may be all you need. This form of Chinese medicine dates back to 282 A.D. and works by stimulating points on the body with pressure and/or massage. Unlike acupuncture, which uses needles, acupressure is considered non-invasive. Acupressure points to try You have nothing to lose and sleep … Continue reading Having Trouble Sleeping? Acupressure Could Be the Answer
If you’re not getting enough sleep, it may be significantly affecting your cognitive function. In fact, new research shows that sleep deprivation creates significant lapses in attention and placekeeping errors. Placekeeping errors are mistakes following complex procedures. How bad is sleep deprivation? A team of scientists from Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab wanted … Continue reading Research: Lack of Sleep Significantly Decreases Cognitive Function
Most people have heard of obstructive sleep apnea but may not realize there are things they can do at home to help themselves or their partner. This disruptive issue occurs when the upper airways become completely or partially blocked and the muscles at the back of the throat relax so much that the person has … Continue reading Home Remedies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Experts have linked anxiety to insufficient deep sleep, but a new study helps confirm the causal relationship. In fact, the research shows that one sleepless night can raise anxiety by as much as 30%. How deep sleep helps prevent anxiety A research team from the University of California, Berkeley recruited 18 young adults to determine … Continue reading Deep Sleep Might Help Anxiety
There’s an ideal amount of sleep if you’re looking to reduce your risk of a heart attack, regardless of other heart risk factors. Sleep and heart attacks A team of researchers from the United States and the UK recently looked at data from the UK biobank that included: self-reporting on how much the person slept … Continue reading Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked to Heart Attacks
The moon influences everything from tides to corals, but does it affect our sleep? Studying moon cycles and sleep In the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, researchers conducted studies to try to determine if women’s menstrual cycles were affected by the moon. Although the studies may have been too small to confirm anything, some of the … Continue reading The Moon’s Effects on Sleep
Scientists have invented a device that can track your sleep with little more than an adhesive bandage. The wearable tech can track a variety of things—including breathing, movement and your heart rate—without any need for batteries, circuits or wires. The device uses an antenna made of metallic ink to track how the skin contracts and … Continue reading Wearable Tech Invention Tracks Sleep
For men with insomnia, there are two things you need to know: First, there’s a gene that’s linked to insomnia. Second, the gene is linked to a higher risk of both stroke and heart disease. Insomnia genes and causation A 2019 study published in the Circulation used genetic markers to determine whether a risk factor, … Continue reading Insomnia Genes Linked to Health Risks
Do you feel sleep-deprived? If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, it might be due to your outlook on life. A new study has found significant links between optimism and quality of sleep. Evaluating optimism Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work examined more than 3,500 men and … Continue reading Being an Optimist Might Help You Sleep Better
