Category Archives: Sleep

For many of us, the weekends are a time to catch up on some lost sleep from the week. This may not be as good of an idea as you think it is. Research suggests that every hour of sleep lost requires four days of adequate rest to make up for it. Generally, the majority ...click here to read more

Research suggests that a good night’s sleep helps to keep your arteries healthy. The latest evidence suggests that sleep can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries. When arteries become stiff, it increases the risk of a cardiovascular event. The researchers studied the development of atherosclerosis in mice. They found that sleep-deprived ...click here to read more

Irregular sleep patterns increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is already well known that a lack of sleep is detrimental to your health, but even having irregular sleep patterns could pose health risks as well. The study looked at peoples sleep duration along with what time they fell asleep at. The researchers found that ...click here to read more

A poor night’s sleep can lead to a horrible day ahead. Constantly not being able to sleep can have long-term negative consequences on your health and mood. If you’re struggling to get to sleep, then you may want to try these five doctor-recommended tips to fall asleep fast. 5 Tips to Fall Sleep Faster Meditation: ...click here to read more

It seems like everyone you talk to complains of being tired. Lack of sleep is becoming a severe epidemic, and it’s contributing to more health problems than just tiredness. In fact, sleep deprivation damages our DNA, impairing its ability to repair and heal. Many crucial processes occur while we sleep, including memory formation, hormone regulation, ...click here to read more

Here’s more evidence that supports the notion that we need seven to eight hours of sleep per night. Sleeping less than six hours a night can increase your risk of atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries as a result of a build-up of plaque. To achieve their findings, the researchers looked at parameters of atherosclerosis ...click here to read more

There are many different reasons why we can’t sleep, including drinking coffee late at night, exercising before bed, stress, an uncomfortable bed, and medical conditions. But did you ever think that who you share your bed with could also be a risk factor? Whether you’re newly sharing a bed with someone or have been sharing ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness increases cardiovascular disease risk in the elderly. To achieve their findings, researchers looked at patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and categorized patients into one of four categories: disturbed sleep, minimally symptomatic, moderately sleepy, and excessively sleepy. There has been previous research which linked OSA ...click here to read more

What came first, the chicken or the egg? If you think about that argument, there are valid points to support either side. The same type of argument can also be made when it comes to poor sleep and pain. Does poor sleep contribute to pain, or does living with pain rob you of your sleep? ...click here to read more

Stop and take a moment to think about your sleeping position. Do you sleep on your side, possibly in the fetal position? Do you lay on your stomach with your head cranked to one side? Or are you continually changing positions throughout the night? Well, the position in which you sleep can play a significant ...click here to read more

Your whole life, you’ve been told you need at least eight hours of sleep to feel refreshed and support your health. But maybe you find that you still feel tired and unenergized regardless of how much or how little sleep you get. What’s going on? You may not know this, but there are different sleep ...click here to read more

We’re a couple of weeks into 2019, so I have to ask – are you sticking to your new year’s resolution? Many common resolutions involve eating better, working out, or other healthy habits. Regardless of what your resolution may be, if you aren’t sleeping well, you are at a higher risk of not sticking with ...click here to read more

Ever notice that after a night of poor sleep, you’re more irritable – it seems like everything becomes so much more frustrating. Research findings suggest that missing out on a few hours of sleep is enough to turn you into an angry person the next day. Furthermore, your ability to deal with frustrating situations is ...click here to read more

Gout is a common form of arthritis, most often affecting the joints in the hands and feet, caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals, which results in inflammation and pain in these joints. It is believed to affect nearly 3 percent of all adults. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is also thought to affect a ...click here to read more