Category Archives: Sleep

According to a new survey, night sweats might be the worst part of menopause. Although night sweats and hot flashes are both distressing symptoms that affect quality of life, the survey of 200 women found night sweats to be the most stressful. Sleep disturbance is a huge detriment for women going through menopause. It has ...click here to read more

Sleep trackers are all the rage these days and for good reason. They claim to help you get a better idea of how much sleep you’re actually getting each night and identify patterns in your sleep habits. This information can then be used to encourage you to make positive changes in your sleeping routine. But ...click here to read more

We all know that sleep is important for our health, but what is the best way to get the most benefit from our slumber? Is it more important to get a good night’s sleep each night or to sleep longer overall? Today, we’ll look at the research on the quality of sleep vs. sleep duration ...click here to read more

Many adults in the United States only get an average of five hours of sleep a night, which according to new research, may be linked with multiple chronic diseases. This lack of sleep not only puts your health at risk, but also your quality of life. You can do many things to get more sleep, ...click here to read more

It’s harder for your body’s immune system to protect you when you don’t get good sleep. Why? Because sleep deprivation is closely associated with higher levels of inflammation. When you’re experiencing high levels of inflammation for extended periods, the risk for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and more increase. Sleep deprivation is associated ...click here to read more

Although retirement is often associated with newfound freedoms and opportunities, a recent study has shown that many retirees actually experience a significant decrease in physical activity and an increase in sleep. While there may be various reasons for this shift, it’s important to be mindful of the potential health implications. In order to maintain a ...click here to read more

No matter who you are, where you sleep, or how often you move around at night, there is a right way and wrong way to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation has outlined the best sleeping positions for various types of people to get the most beneficial sleep possible. Whether you’re trying to prevent back pain ...click here to read more

If you want to give your body a better chance at fighting colds, cases of flu, and other infections, you might want to start making sure you’re getting enough sleep. A new study shows that good sleep could boost your immune system. The study found that sleep can influence the environment where white blood cells ...click here to read more

The early bird may get the worm – and better memory and happiness. Researchers found that older U.S. adults who get up before 7 AM and spend more time active every day show better cognition and have fewer depressive symptoms than those who get up later or are less active. Staying active throughout the day ...click here to read more

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is important, but many of us don’t realize just how important it is for the heart. According to new research, the consistency of our sleep habits may be more important for our heart health than the amount of sleep we get. So, if you’re not getting ...click here to read more

A new study has found that people who are ‘night owls’ are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease than those who are ‘early birds.’ So, if you tend to go to bed late and wake up later in the morning, make sure to be extra vigilant about your health. ...click here to read more

For adults over the age of 55, experiencing nightmares could be a sign of an increased risk for dementia down the road. A new study out of the United Kingdom has found that those who have frequent nightmares during mid-life are three times more likely to develop dementia later in life. While the research is ...click here to read more

Did you know that warm weather can affect your sleep? As we all know, the weather has been warmer than usual lately, and the fall weather doesn’t seem to be coming any time soon. For some of us, this means enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. For others, it means dealing with uncomfortable heat, humidity, ...click here to read more

New research finds disturbing evidence that common sleep disorders such as insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea may lead to a higher risk of death. Compared to those who do not have sleep problems, those with a sleep disorder were found to have more all-cause mortality. The authors of the study hope it will highlight the ...click here to read more