SIESTA Program Finds Possible Avenues To Improving Sleep For Hospital Patients
For many, being in the hospital is rarely an enjoyable experience. However, pain from illness or injury can be even more uncomfortable when coupled with a lack of sleep. Now,…
Women Morning Larks Have Lower Breast Cancer Risk Than Night Owls
A new study suggests that women who generally wake up early have a lower risk of developing breast cancer than women who stay up late. The study also found that…
Economic Stressors Are Depriving Americans Of Sleep
It’s a well-known stat that approximately one in three Americans fail to obtain adequate sleep on a consistent basis. And new research suggests the trend toward sleep deprivation is only getting…
Outdoor Light Pollution Might Increase Sleeping Pill Usage
For decades, sleep scientists have known that nighttime exposure to artificial light in the form of “blue light” emitting electronics can interfere with sleep. Now, a new study reports there…
Can Delaying School Start Times Improve High School Students’ Performance?
It’s difficult to learn when you’re falling asleep at your desk. But one Washington school district might have found a way to keep students’ eyes open and improve their grades….
That Jerk At The Office May Impact Your Sleep (And Your Spouse’s, Too)
Most of us have had a negative experience with a coworker. It comes in the form of rude or sarcastic comments in a meeting or speaking over you at the…
Researchers Find New Connections Between Sleep Apnea And Hypertension In African-Americans
A new study may have found more evidence of a connection between sleep apnea and cases of hypertension in African-Americans. The study was funded by the National Heart, Lung, and…
Science Gets One Step Closer To Understanding Exactly How Too Much Artificial Light Exposure Disrupts Sleep
For more than a decade, researchers have known that certain cells in our eyes may play a role in resetting our body’s circadian rhythms when exposed to light. This helps…
Sleeping Too Much May Be Harmful To Your Health
Many of us have heard that the recommended amount of sleep is roughly 7 to 8 hours per night. While this range can vary a bit depending on age and…
Adequate Shuteye Might Boost Final Exam Grades
At some point in our lives, many of us have spent late nights cramming for that big final exam. Every extra minute seems like a chance to grasp that piece…