Category Archives: Sleep

A new study of military veterans has found that sleep plays a critical role in patients healing from traumatic brain injury. The research published in the Journal of Neurotrauma showed the huge implications in loss of sleep for the armed forces and civilians who have suffered a brain injury. For the study, researchers analyzed 65 ...click here to read more

When you settle into a movie or watch your favorite team play, you might want to hold off on the snacks. It’s not so much about the extra calories but about how it could impact sleep. Eating in the evening doesn’t help your ability to sleep, even if it makes you feel tired. A big ...click here to read more

You might feel a little extra groggy this morning. Your alarm’s going to be ringing at 7 am, but as far as your body knows, it’s still an hour earlier. The joys of daylight savings time. But aside from the grogginess and general confusion resulting from hitting the fast-forward button on time, some real dangers ...click here to read more

Better sleep could mean better bones, so it might be time to add a lower risk of osteoporosis to the long list of sleep benefits. Stronger bones join such benefits as a lower risk for heart disease, better cognitive function, a stronger immune system, and more as a byproduct of better sleep. Research has found ...click here to read more

Sleep is essential for many aspects of brain health, but new research shows how it may be crucial for preserving emotional memory. Many people believe that the brain shuts down during sleep, but this new study suggests that groups of neurons continue working, imprinting memories into the brain. The University of Michigan studied how memories ...click here to read more

Many people suffer from sleep issues, and with a worldwide pandemic, those who don’t usually have issues may also find themselves lying awake at night. This can cause many problems as sleep is essential for overall good health. Poor sleep quality or not enough can negatively affect cognitive function, mood, and immune system. A recent ...click here to read more

To the dismay of many, there are people out there that sleep in socks. Those sock sleepers, however, could be onto something. Sleeping with socks is a tale of two extremes: you likely either love it, or you hate it. For example, I can’t stand it. My partner loves it. She has a collection of ...click here to read more

Have you ever woken up from an intense dream to the feeling that your heart is beating out of your chest? It might seem strange, but the body will react to wherever the mind takes it. Throughout the day, you can feel your heart rate fluctuate. You may notice it pick up when you’re out ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found an increased risk of dementia in those who sleep five hours or less a night. The study explored the connection between sleep disturbances and deficiencies among older adults and concluded that getting 7-8 hours of sleep could reduce the chance of a decline in mental cognition. ...click here to read more

Your daily hunger hankerings could be holding you back from a good night’s sleep. The food you choose and when you eat it plays a significant role in sleep patterns and, in turn, overall health. Some obvious choices could be setting you back. An evening espresso or mowing down a pizza too close to bedtime ...click here to read more

Most Americans do not get enough sleep. In fact, a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has found that 85% of adults in the United States get less than seven hours of sleep a night. Sleep deprivation has previously been shown to increase the risk of several health conditions, including cardiovascular ...click here to read more

During sleep, the brain experiences an increase in blood flow, which is linked to brain function. According to a new study from Penn State researchers, these blood flow changes may help clean out metabolic brain waste that can build up during the day. By studying mice’s sleep patterns, the study was able to find the ...click here to read more

Most Americans don’t get enough sleep. Likely, you’re not either. Any number of things could be limiting your ability to get a good night’s shut-eye, which is defined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) as at least seven hours per night. You need “enough” sleep for several reasons. It truly is a pillar ...click here to read more

A new study reaffirms that sleep cannot be replaced for the recovery of the brain. For decades, scientists have known that sleep is vital for the brain’s healthy functioning and overall health. However, it has been unclear whether this is due to the absence of novel input during sleep or an active refinement of neural ...click here to read more