Tag: sleep

Prolonged sleep deprivation can lead to severe health problems in humans and other animals. But why is sleep so vital to our health? A UCLA-led team of scientists has answered this question and shown for the first time that a dramatic change in the purpose of sleep occurs at the age of about 2-and-a-half. Before

Algorithms and deep learning has enabled Flinders University sleep researchers to dive deep into one of the mysteries of sleep health. They have used machine learning and artificial intelligence to develop a free online tool being used by sleep experts and researchers around the world to work out the role of the so-called K-complex, a

If you’ve ever had sleep paralysis, you know how terrifying it can be. You wake up in the middle of the night in darkness and can’t move your arms or legs. Then you try to yell out, but you can’t speak. Some also report feeling a negative presence in the room that is trying to

I adore weighted blankets. These blankets, filled with pellets or beads and weighing anything from two kilograms to upwards of eight kilograms, are widely believed to improve sleep, reduce anxiety and boost concentration. I love the thousands of beads of sensory goodness that descend over me, neutralising my nerves into submission. Perhaps I’m particularly drawn

The next time you are mulling over what to have, keep in mind that you grab something healthier. The evening snack time — or rather the time between lunch and dinner — is something that keeps us on our toes. It is, in fact, a time when we tend to either overeat or not eat

Your Fitbit might be doing a relatively good job of tracking your hours of sleep, but researchers warn its shortcomings can create more anxiety for those who struggle to rest. Two small studies conducted by Monash University, published in the Journal of Sleep Research this week, found a Fitbit is comparable at measuring sleep time

Teenagers don’t get enough sleep, and California’s effort to fix the problem may serve as a wake-up call to other states’ lawmakers. A law recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates later start times for most students—no earlier than 8 a.m. in middle school and 8:30 a.m. in high school—is the first statewide response

The findings add to the evidence that mechanisms related to sleep play an essential role in ensuring that the brain receives necessary repairs and continues to function correctly. It’s often said that having a sound sleep helps in rejuvenating the body. And now, a new research has put more emphasis on this subject. A team

Spending three or more hours a day on social media is associated with poor sleep patterns, such as falling asleep after 11 pm on school nights and waking during the night, among UK teens, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open. The findings “provide rigorous and meaningful evidence to inform practice and policy

Sleep is one of those things that’s necessary for absolutely everybody, while also being pretty hard to understand to understand or find for some. Insomnia is an ever-present spectre for some, while conditions like sleep paralysis, sleep apnea, severe snoring, or night terrors pervade the lives of others. Given that sleep can affect everything from

Severe and persistent infant sleep problems in the first year are linked to poor maternal mental and physical health during pregnancy, a new study by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has found. The study, led by Dr. Fallon Cook, found that it’s very common to experience difficulties with infant sleep at some point in the

Becoming a parent is a wonderful experience but it can also be incredibly daunting. There is no qualification or test you can take to make sure you’re ready; you have to rely on life experience, advice from friends, family and experts, and trial and error. But while most of the time we get parenting right,

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of short sleep duration increased among working American adults from 2010 to 2018, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in the Journal of Community Health. Jagdish Khubchandani, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and James H. Price, Ph.D., M.P.H., from the University of Toledo in Ohio, used data

Looking on the bright side! Prince Harry spent the night away from Duchess Meghan and their son, Archie, on an Amsterdam work trip, but admitted that he slept wonderfully without them. “Having spent last night here, I don’t know about you guys, but it was definitely the best night’s sleep I’ve had in the last

If you have been struggling to get therapeutic sleep for a long time now, binging on these foods may help. Enjoying a good night’s sleep is very important for one’s overall health, and even helps maintain mental stability, keep productivity levels high, and lower stress levels. But today’s unhealthy lifestyle, stressful work culture, hectic schedules,

A new study has found that variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of older adults to recall information about past events. The study also found unexpected racial differences in the type of sleep patterns tied to lower memory performance across both younger and older African American research participants.

While making an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Taylor Swift shared a few very intimate details about her personal life. One in particular? That she has a tendency to involuntarily sleep eat, meaning she wakes up in the middle of the night and gorges in the kitchen. Sleep eating, like sleep walking, is a

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines on the importance of physical activity and adequate sleep for young children, which includes recommendations on how little screen time they should get. Interested in Parenting? One of the most striking suggestions a WHO panel of experts suggested is that children under the age of five

In spite of sufficient sleep tired all the time Who is repeated after at least eight hours of sleep in the course of a day, always tired, should investigate the causes. Because the backgrounds can be serious. Eight hours per night are still considered to be the common recommendation of doctors when it comes to

Evening Sport really to insomnia? Always it is recommended, before going to bed not too much effort, and being able to exercise because you sleep this bad. However, only a few weeks ago, a study was published which came to the result that in the evening sports reduces the quality of sleep. But what is