A new Danish study has revealed that kids who co-sleep with their parents are likely to reduce the risk of dealing with obesity. The unofficial reason given behind this is that kids who co-sleep with their parents are likely to feel a greater sense of emotional support compared to the ones who sleep on their own which are categorized as rejected.

The findings are indeed informative but it makes you think, how does this fit in with the whole SIDS issue? Apparently, a non-disclosed fact here is the kid’s age. SIDS covers mostly babies who would have limitations compared to older kids who in one way or another already have developed bodies and can sound off if there is something that may harm them.

While we cannot really generalize, an inkling feel on what issues may befall such still remains. Finding out a solution for obesity would be great but putting it alongside the SIDS issue makes you think twice.

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Normally, people would not want to sleep alone and would rather have something or someone to cling on. But a study seems to think otherwise.

A research team from Central Queensland University found that having a partner would be more disruptive than the usual irritating noise that people would complain about.

With about 13,000 people participating in a poll, 70 percent had been woken during the night; 35 percent were woken by a partner snoring, going to the bathroom, answering calls or checking emails during the night.

Other factors were also taken into consideration such as animals (29.1 percent), neighbors (18.5 percent), traffic (12.7 percent) and rain (16.9 percent)

While the study does make sense, it is bound to solicit some reactions, probably violent at that. But then again, the study is something the sleep-deprived may want to check out – whether you like it or not.

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Obesity and sleep deprivation issues are already health risks on their own and when you combine both, it may lead to a serious death risk. Sleeping pills have their share of issues and as per findings by a family physician and epidemiologist from the Jackson Hole Centre for Preventive Medicine, obese persons may want to beware.

It seems that people suffering from obesity are seen as vulnerable and such would be catastrophic for people taking sleeping pills. Pills were found to be tied with longer pauses in breathing and from there you can see how the mortality rate may eventually set in, with reference to breathing problems for the people having their share of obesity problems.

These findings are based on the Scripps Clinic-led study of almost 40,000 patients, according to a Scripps Clinic statement.

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Sleep has been a problem for most people and while we all know the risks associated with the failure to get the proper amount of sleep, an infographic may somehow give the sleep-deprived a better view of the risks they are playing with.

Among them include that of the familiar link of lack of sleep with that of obesity. Apparently the graphic shows varying trends that depend highly on how much sleep a person gets. For example, a person who spends 7.5 hours a night in bed, only 6.1 of those hours are spent sleeping.

Further, sleeping for about six hours shows an increases on obesity by 27% while five hours a night increases that to 73 per cent. Other effects that lack of sleep may do include dangers like drowsiness which eventually signals dangers ahead whenever a person gets behind the wheel.

While many would consider the ‘You Need More Sleep’ inforgraphic as something common, it may be wise to sit down for a while and check it out, for health and safety sake.

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Most people nowadays are busy trying to burn those excess calories solicited from the just concluded Holidays and while many feel that exercise and cutting down the food intake is all that it takes to do so, hold on a second.

While controlling food intake and exercise may do that, do not forget the most important factor of all – SLEEP. Studies have shown that people would need 7.5 to 8.5 hours of sleep to truly reap the benefits of dieting.

Studies have demonstrated that lack of sleep leads to an increase in the hormone ghrelin (which tells the body to eat) and a decrease in the hormone leptin (which tells your body to stop eating).

Paired with a reliable bed and doing away with the vices like TV, do not overlook the value of sleeping properly. It may play a big difference when it comes to dieting and your overall health of course.

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When it comes to sleeping on the side of bed, it seems that there is more than choosing which side to sleep on when couples are concerned. While most partners have their own setup on which side to sleep on, studies show that sleeping on the left side account for a happy and stress-free life.

Apparently a study showed that people sleeping on the left side responded that they were calmer than others who found themselves in crisis.

Those sleeping on the bed’s right side more often tend to wake up in a bad mood, the survey found, adding that people who prefer the left side of the bed tend to have more confidence and are more likely to be in permanent employment than those preferring the right side.

The survey was done by the Premier Inn. Taking into account the study, would you now change the side where you would be sleeping (assuming you are on the right side of course)?

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Sleep apnea can be a killer of sorts, especially if you do not know what and which medical treatment to take on. But perhaps if you address your sleep apnea problem (assuming you have one), then it may eventually lead to a longer life on your end since it can shy you away from the usual heart problems.

A study was published New England Journal of Medicine showing that people suffering from sleep apnea may eventually account for metabolic syndrome or better yet, health issues associated with the heart.

And after treating these sleep apnea problems, it was found that improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar ensued, eventually aiding in safeguarding people from potential heart problems or metabolic syndrome.

“This study is thought-provoking and could be really wonderful news that using a breathing machine could have all of these beneficial effects. But, ultimately, we’d want to see clinical end points, such as the incidence of cardiovascular deaths, in order to know if an intervention is appropriate and helpful,” said Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

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There were two separate incidents reported. One had to do with Yasmine Y. Ashley, a 1.5 month infant who turned unresponsive after sleeping alongside her mother and the mom’s said boyfriend.

According to the Medical Examiner’s Office report, “the deceased was placed on her back, next to her mother, fed and fell asleep, in the full sized bed. When her mother’s boyfriend came to bed at 2:00 a.m., the deceased appeared to be ‘OK.’ ”

“The deceased was on one side of the bed, mom was in the middle, and mother’s boyfriend slept on the other side of the bed. When the deceased mother awoke for a feeding at 4:30 a.m., the deceased was still supine, with blood coming from her mouth and nose.”

The other had to do with a certain Demirrion L. Washington, 2.5 months old who died when she was sleeping alongside her mother and sister. The mom went for a shower and when she came back, she felt Demirrion’s cold skin.

While both parties tried to seek help, everything was apparently too late. These are just some of the case reported for November which many of you mothers out there may want to seriously consider.

It is understandable that many parents want to have their babies by their side but be wary of the risks since in these cases, it is apparent that it is a matter of life and death.

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Sleepless

“Basically, the lonelier individuals had sleep that was more broken up. There was more movement during the night, more periods of short sleep duration, more tossing and turning,” Kurina said by phone.

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Soft is not safe as far as Dr. Rachel Moon is concerned. This conclusion however is not a new one. If you recall, pillows or cushions have been found to be dangerous for babies who sleep. Issues such as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) or accidental suffocation therein have become key problems which make them hazards for babies.

Having pillows and cushions do indeed make sleeping comfortable for babies, in the same way that we adults find comfort in them. However, as far as babies are concerned, doctors recommend the use of “firm sleep surfaces” which really means a bed with a sheet that is put over the pillows and tucked tightly.

This is another study you may have come across, so just consider it a reminder that whatever we think that is comfortable may not necessarily be hold true all the time. Babies deserve all the comfort of course but looking out for the realities as far as their manner of sleeping is another.

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It is a fact that the release of gadgets like the iPhone or any other mobile device we know of today has taken the world by storm. In fact, some have grown too attached to these gadgets that they end up sleeping (that is if they do) with them since they don’t want to lose sight of them. Further, these gadgets are eventually a problem as far as hindering proper sleep since a text or call can easily get a person up from deep slumber.

But is this development safe? Psychologists believe that it may not be harmful (with reference to radiation concerns) to a person physically but mentally as well since people may end up loving their phones rather than a human being. An instance is sleeping with the iPhone which for all intents and purposes shows a sign of being too attached to the said device rather than cuddling up with your partner.

Indeed, many of us have become too attached and obsessed with the technological gifts such as the iPhone. But do you feel that such a development is healthy as far as relationships and sleep is concerned?

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Technology has its way of making its way even up to our subconscious selves and with texting a craze these days, it is not really surprising to find some teens falling into this thing called Sleep Texting. It doesn’t really require a lot of explaining, it is what it is – people texting even during sleep.

Experts believe that such a phenomenon has become so popular nowadays but will still have the usual repercussions. And the easiest way to sum it all up is that people who get text messages even during the wee hours end up waking up and suffer from disruptive sleep.

“Twenty percent are awakened in the middle of the night by getting a text, email or phone call. Not good,” said Dr. Kevin Smith, a pediatric sleep psychologist.

So while many believe that this is cool, in the end it may not be so. Sleep Texting is indeed gaining popularity but health-wise, it will take its toll and be a nuisance in the long run.

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Ondo State is pushing for a new anti-sleep gadget, one that may very well help curb down the accidents caused by drowsiness or sleeping when driving. Apparently the device is something that is attached to the ear of the driver which will trigger an alarm in case the driver becomes drowsy.

The campaign is something commenced by Chevron Nigeria Ltd. And Star Deep water Petroleum Ltd. The initiative is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility that is geared towards helping sleep-deprived truck drivers so that they may also pay more attention to safety measures while on the road.

The rate of auto crashes has claimed many lives within a span of two months and hopefully this campaign can somehow remedy the alarming development for drowsy and sleep-deprived truckers and drivers on the road.

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Leave it to hotels to do their part to help guests gain better sleep while traveling as Crowne Plaza Hotels takes the lead in introducing snore-proof rooms. The rooms promise to give guests better respite and sleep, made for couples who have sleep problems due to their partner’s snoring and vice versa.

A study revealed that half of the couples in the UK struggle to get a good night’s sleep due to snoring partner/s but the new hotel rooms should address all that. The rooms feature sound proofing on walls to absorb the loud the frequencies, a special sound absorbing head board, an anti-snoring bed wedge which acts as a body pillow, an anti-snoring pillow which uses magnets and a white noise machine which is proven to help drown out the droning snoring noise and help sleep and relaxation.

This development should be great for travelers who normally end up sacrificing sleep due to these snoring issues and of course the fatigue of being always on the go.

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To help track your sleep issues better, here is another health-inspired device that should help in the diagnosis of sleep issues. This is the Jawbone UP, a wrist-worn sensor bracelet that aims to help track movement and sleep patterns with the aid of a special app.

The bracelet comes with an array of sensors that may include an accelerometer along with a battery inside the water-proofed housing. They come in blue and pink color schemes and can be connected through an iPhone.

The app works by monitoring a person’s movement and then works with an open platform. Somewhat similar to some gadgets from Nike, the Jawbone UP will be out later this year with prices and actual launch date yet to be made official.

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For anyone who sleeps, dreams will be there. But the thing is, are they in color or black and white? Seems like a question for TV geeks but seriously, it seems that dreams may come in color or black and white for people, if they can remember them that is.

Apparently a journal called Dreaming asked some people about their dreams. 80% of the younger portion said they got colored dreams while the older ones either couldn’t remember or had them in black and white. And since we did mention that this study seems to be somewhat connected to television, it looks like the study leaned more towards watching colored TV as the main reason.

These days, all of us practically enjoyed colored TV sets. And if you think about it, the logic behind it may be the fact that the old folks were around when the era of black and white TV sets were around.

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It is indeed commendable to throw all your time and make sacrifices as far as your career or work is concerned but as we all know, sleeping less and adding more stress to yourself will eventually take its toll. In fact, it may even affect your productivity and effectiveness due to lack of focus and memory.

Harvard Business Review thus calls on people to get wiser and be more aware of sleeping less. There are limitations on the benefits one would get from sacrificing sleep and staying up for extra hours. But it is not yet too late. With the right remedies, these tips may help out people to address stress and sleep more to become better and productive individuals.

1. Clear your mental to-do list. Write a list of unfinished tasks and unresolved issues before getting into bed. Put them down on paper so they don’t take up mental space when you’re up in the middle of the night.
2. Go to bed earlier. Set yourself a bedtime and stick to it. You may feel like a child, but there’s a reason parents badger kids to bed.
3. Wind down. Give yourself 45 minutes to relax before going to bed. Drink tea, read a book, or listen to music.”

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A big cause of accidents among people these days would be that of driving while lacking sleep. We have come across a lot of stories where sleep deprivation can be dangerous to people overall but if you want some reality check, here is a story that should become a cause for concern.

Traveling can be a big problem for drivers, especially when you don’t get the proper sleep if you are behind the wheel. Fighting it off with coffee or some other stuff to keep you awake would be helpful but there will come a point that you may eventually find yourself giving in to much needed rest and slumber.

Unfortunately for this person, sleep was something he really needed badly. Traveling along with four kids who were lucky enough to escape with injuries and live, Jesse Sylvester was not so fortunate. The 28 year old Lake Orion native died on the scene when her car crashed on the southbound side of the highway near the Otsego County line.

This is proof that we may have to think of more ways to handle sleep deprivation. For the people traveling the long roads, stopping for a while and getting some snooze wouldn’t hurt. You may be late in arriving to your destination but at least you live longer to tell about it!

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Television has been used by some parents to help get their kids to sleep. Watching cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny or Spongebob Squarepants do seem harmless. In fact they are hilarious and keep the kids occupied, not to mention happy. However, a sleep study proves otherwise and point to these late night TV shows are potentially violent en route to kids getting nightmares.

A new sleep study out of the Seattle Children’s Research Institute shows wee ones between the ages of 3 and 5 experienced more nightmares, tiredness during the day and trouble waking up when they watched violent shows or when they were on the computer or watching TV after 7 p.m. This was reported at Good Morning America.

The researchers went through sleep diaries kept over a week from parents who took note of their child’s sleep patterns and behaviors. Watching TV or using a computer on an average of 73 minutes per day with seemingly harmless cartoon characters account for violence.

For the parents, you may want to rethink your sleep strategy for your kids. They may be causing more harm and trauma rather than help for your little one/s.

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Companies come up with products to help people relax but this is something that may need further improvement. While it seems like something yummy to consume, the fact is that kids may find it interesting to digest as well. Made to help people relax, it was found the these Lazy Cakes contained amounts of melatonin which could be harmful to kids.

Among the issues that kids may incur include vivid dreams and stomach problems which may eventually lead to kids going to the hospital. Nothing has been revealed on whether the company would intend to redesign the Lazy Cakes packaging but just the same, parents are forewarned to make sure that their kids do not eat these “brownies” for now.

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Nurses are known to have sleep issues due to their shifts. About 25% of nurses reportedly can go as much as 24 hours without sleep just to adjust but this is considered a poor remedy to correct the circadian clock issue they are facing.

According to some researchers, there are strategies that nurses undergo. This includes sleeping in late on mornings before the first night shift and maintaining a night schedule on their day offs. Depending on how you look at it, these could be great strategies. However, for health and production sake, researchers encourage nurses to avoid the no-sleep strategy and call on hospitals to re-evaluate the scheduling of nurses.

Scheduling is a very touchy issue and many nurses, particularly the younger ones, like the current system because it allows them to string together a number of days off without taking vacation. Health issues that include cardiovascular and some gastrointestinal issues are linked to sleep problems that nurses may be prone to, something that could hinder performance and their effectiveness if not addressed properly.

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Here is another study that should let you know why naps shouldn’t be overlooked. The study was conducted at the University of California which found that sleeping before learning something is just as important as sleeping for about 100 minutes.

In a study done on 44 volunteers, study co-author Matthew Walker, explained that the volunteers who took a nap before undergoing a memorization test ended up with higher test points than their counterparts who did not take a nap.

Apparently through the volunteers, they were able to single out improvements and declines in performance and memory boost. Calling it a sleep spindle, they are described as a short, synchronized burst of electrical activity.

Hence, when idle or when you have the time for it, take a short nap. It may improve your productivity.

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Gadgets and devices are awesome but they don’t seem so hot if you sacrifice sleep for them. Being infatuated with latest devices like the iPad or even a netbook, it is a fact that we have foregone sleep in lieu of them since we seem to be very much infatuated with their functions.

And through a poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, it was found that about 95% of Americans use these devices an hour before bedtime and potentially wrecks a person’s body block. Did I say an hour before? For some people, a single ring will get them up and about and practically ruin their sleep all the way.

Whether you get to sleep less or not at all, the point remains that devices have become a nuisance to sleep. A solution? Try and isolate yourself from the devices or better yet, don’t have them in your room. Define your bedroom as a sleeping place with nothing else. The more gadgets and devices you have, the poorer sleep you can expect.

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There are many ways that can help categorize the sleep quality people have and now you can add another way to do that using brain waves. It seems that some scientists have pinpointed to alpha waves to do the trick, something that emanates from the back of the head of an individual.

Scientists used to think that the wave was subdued and disappeared as a person fell deeper and deeper into sleep. Alpha wave activity may be the brain’s way of keeping people aware of their surroundings during sleep, something which enables people to wake quickly in case of danger, but too much alpha activity might also have a downside if it prevents a good night of sleep.

Whether it is long sleep or not, the manner to which it should be classified leaves a lot to be identified. While these are just tests, let us see if brain waves can indeed make a difference soon when it comes to helping people determine and possibly improve their type of sleep.

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Sleep loss has been known to provide some issues, both physically and mentally. And today, it was learned that sleep loss is quite critical when you talk about kids with ADHD. Sleep loss was found to be a contributory factor towards their status and may eventually render a negative impact along the way.

After mean nightly sleep loss of about 55 minutes for six nights, the performance of children with ADHD on a neurobehavioral test deteriorated from the subclinical range to the clinical range of inattention on four of six measures, including omission errors and reaction time. The study involved 43 children, 11 with ADHD and 32 controls. They had a mean age of about 9 years.

Though it may not come as a surprise, given that sleep deprivation does have its share of controversial effects, it seems to worsen the ADHD kids. So if you have one, better have them see a sleep specialist as soon as you can.

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Couples have their share of lack of sleep problems and the common solution we hear of today is for them to sleep in separate rooms. Snoring and even blanket sharing have been problems for couples and in the end, you will agree that this issue may be a reason for tarnishing their relationship.

But according to therapists, this is something that can be remedied, especially the snoring part. Snoring, is a common problem among couples and one potential relief could be in the form of an anti-snoring pillow. This is one of several companies that offer pillows designed to help prevent snoring by keeping the sleeper’s airway open.

Then there is the petty thing about blankets and maybe even pillows. Please. Couples can place additional ones for each one without having to sleep on different rooms. As you can see, there are various ways to revel against sleep problems such as these and they may even make relationships stronger.

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We all know how people are very much attached to their dogs, taking them anywhere and others who sleep with them. Then again with consideration to your health, you may want to reconsider sleeping with your pooch once you hear this.

Apparently Plague, a Category A bioterrorism agent may be inherited for such a practice. This developed after two cases in the United States last year were traced to people who slept with dogs. They suffered from severe illness which can be passed on to another person. Also, it triggers what planners bluntly term “public panic and social disruption”

The culprit? It seems that fleas are to blame here. Though some people make it a habit to bathe their dog, fleas can act as carriers that include Y.pestis. These are normally contracted from rodents, creatures that your mutt are surely to be exposed too.

The solution? Either buy your dog a flea collar, make sure he is properly bathed and disinfected or better yet, avoid sleeping with them altogether.

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Sleep habits have been linked to obesity but now it looks like there is a new factor that will be thrown into it. This has to do with the level of temperature a person has around him, something that could be a vital cog with regards to sleep loss.

The study was made by researchers over the Simona Bo at the University of Turin in Italy. Compared to people who kept their homes no warmer than 20 C (68 F) in the fall and winter, those who liked a toastier home were twice as likely to become obese.

It seems that getting better sleep and staying healthy just got more complicated. The bright side though is that you may end up saving on your electric bill if you turn down the thermostat.

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Wanting to get a bite prior to sleeping can be a problem but maybe you can get some snacks that can help improve your sleep problems. And while many of us would not care much on what type of food or snack to get, maybe these things shared by the people over at the Healthzone can aid you in getting better sleep and of course satisfy your appetite too.

There were five mentioned that can help you sleep better. Take note since you may want to consider eating them rather than junk food:

• Almonds
• Bananas
• Skim Milk
• Oatmeal
• Whole-wheat bread

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Sleep has been identified as one contributory cause for car accidents. This can be due to fatigue or on occasions, drunk driving. But for the people who happen to have one of the popular devices we know of today like the Apple iPhone, here is an app that should be worthy getting – The Anti-Sleep Pilot App.

The app promises to safeguard drivers, especially the ones who get drowsy while they are behind the wheel. With the app, users can create a customized fatigue profile based on situational factors.

All together, 26 factors go into determining fatigue at any given point, which is pretty impressive. The factors seem scientifically sound, as well. Ultimately, the app will sound an alarm when it determines that the fatigue has become too much, and the driver needs to pull over and take a break.

The app is available over at the iTunes app store for $19.99, a handy must-have app for people who have the iPhone or the iPad.

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Not that Proctor & Gamble will be offering Downy as something you can consume, rather, it will make use of the after-effects of their marquee fabric softener as a sleep aid as far as washing beddings and sheets are concerned. The idea does make sense and to back up their campaign, they have commissioned comedian Mike Birbiglia to lead the charge.

Why Birbiglia? Well the comedian has been known to have sleepwalking problems and he poses to be the best aid in informing the fans about the issues one has to deal with as far as sleep problems are concerned. The efforts come in time with the growing problem of sleep deprivation plaguing parts of the world.

With softer fabrics and beddings, you can just imagine the impact it would have on people who need all the help they can get as far as getting valued sleep is concerned.

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For some people, staying awake at night seems to be a great way to lose some fat but this is by far not the best weight-loss solution you can consider. A body can reportedly burn about 161 calories for people who pass on sleep but is not a great weigh-reducing solution. The body tries to make up for the deficit by saving more energy than usual the next day and night according to the Journal of Psychology.

After staying up all night, volunteers burned about 28 fewer calories during eight hours of recovery sleep than they had during a full night of regular sleep. And the energy conservation didn’t stop there. In the 24-hour period during which people caught up on missing sleep, they burned about 228 fewer calories than during a comparable period in which they were sleep-deprived. Overall, when people slept normally, they expended 96 more calories than they did on days when they were making up for lost sleep.

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By now you may have read of the iPhone glitch which pointed to alarms failing to alert or awaken people on New Year’s Day. While it does seem a bit sheepish to rely on the iPhone to keep you up to date, some people who have grown fond and reliant on the Apple device find themselves complaining about a so-called glitch which has become a big issue these days.

The iPhone 4 has been receiving numerous complaints because of the issue as Twitter and Facebook have been getting hordes of complaints from the said problem. And the worst part of it is that no fix has yet to be issued, meaning you may want to set a standard alarm clock to wake you up on time for work or school or for whatever appointment you need to attend to for the meantime.

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Shannen Doherty and Brian Austin Green come together to take on roles for the new web series titled Suite 7. There will be 7 web episodes which intend to help people who have sleep issues.

The new web series is similar to other web episodes like Four Rooms where at the end of each episode points to the bed as the main reason to resolve their problems. The stories will take place in the same hotel room, each one directed by and starring celebrities.

Doherty and Green will be joined by a handful or celebrities as well. The series will make its debut on December 17th on Lifetime’s MyLifeTime.com.

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Hearing of celebrities trying to keep themselves awake is nothing new but for rapper Eminem, admitting he is a drug-crazed insomniac seems to something serious. The rapper was admitted into rehab after being addicted to prescribed medication, admitting that he consumed so many drugs since 2005 making him unable to sleep properly.

Eminem is comparing his problem with that of the late Michael Jackson who succumbed to an overdose of Propofol. Apparently while there is still time, Eminem may want to get the necessary help for him to overcome this dangerous predicament he finds himself in.

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While there are people who would prefer to sleep with the lights on, maybe this will change that habit. It seems that sleeping with the light on leads to depression after an experiment that was made.

After comparing two sets of hamsters, the researchers concluded that those sleeping in dim lighting exhibited depressive-like behavior, as compared to those sleeping in complete darkness. It seems that the light negatively affects the chemical balance and structure of the brain.

So while many would have issues sleeping in the dark, you may want to find an alternative for that. A night light perhaps? Not a bad idea.

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Sleep Apnea has been hit for affecting many parts of the human body and apparently a new study points to cognitive functions as possibly being affected as well. This covers the gray area of the brain which could affect the attention and memory of a human being.

The claim points to possibly lack of air where people who have sleep apnea may possibly stop breathing.

A small Italian study of 17 patients with OSA and 15 age-matched controls found reduced gray matter in the OSA group in several key regions of the brain connected with abstract reasoning and executive function, along with deficits in the left cortex, which were shown to be linked to daytime sleepiness.

However, the brain changes are partially or fully reversible with early detection and treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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Due to an embarrassing issue, a former director of a mining company has filed a libel suit due to a sleepwalking issue. Apparently, Mr. Donal Kinsella sleepwalked naked and went into his secretary’s bedroom three times without being fully aware of what he was doing.

The company, Kenmare Resources, eventually removed him from two key positions, insinuated that he had sexual impropriety and most of all was made the laughing stock of the company. Kinsella had been drinking and taking pain killers and had a habit of sleep walking and not wearing pajamas.

Investigations however cleared Kinsella, claiming he had not consciously or deliberately walked into his secretary’s, Ms. Deirdre Corcoran, bedroom. The damage from the insinuations made through a press release persists to this day and has reportedly affects his everyday life.

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Use of these technologies after bedtime was also associated with “high rates of daytime cognitive or mood problems … including ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties,” according to the report slated for presentation at the CHEST meeting.

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Each year, select parts of the world would practice Daylight Savings Time with the hopes to save on energy, a practice that goes way back to the 1800s. While this should fare well as far as energy conservation is concerned, sleepers have issues against it.

Daylight Savings Time is setting back the clock by an hour, something that people dread and laud. For the sleeping people, adjustment is an issue. As some people struggle to get good and fluent sleep, DST forces them to sacrifice one hour.

One hour of sleep may not be too much of a fuss, but don’t tell that to the hard-hit troubled sleepers. All they can do is groan and moan but the fact remains that this practice does have good intentions, sleeping not included!

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Everyone would love to sleep for as long as they can. Once you do, it seems like a drug or a habit that is hard to kick. But then again, would you be able to live as normal as anyone one?

Sleep is needed but should however have some boundaries. There are specific time periods of sleeping but then again people should think ahead. Oversleeping can have consequences such as being to wobbly to live out their lives or worse, working to stay afloat.

Hence, getting sleep is a balancing act in one way or another. People should be busy either working or attending to their family. Treat sleep as if it were a common need and not something that you can abuse, both negative and positive. It has an impact on health and your overall life.

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Here is a tip for the parents out there. When it comes to knowing how long and when your babies sleep at night, 2 to 4 month old babies sleep normally sleep through the night. This was found through a study made by the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.

The study should be helpful to parents, especially the ones who have to deal with sleep deprivation since they have to deal with their babies closely. A new study suggests that about half of babies will be sleeping through the night after about two or three months.

And the good news is that parents may experience better sleep once their child reaches 5 months. From there, parents can experience an uninterrupted and substantial period of sleep.

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If you have tried all efforts to slim down, then perhaps sleep is the answer to losing some excess pounds. Weird as it may seem, a study was able to prove this and overall showed that a good night’s sleep is your ticket to a better body and better life.

During the study, adults were asked to sleep for 8.5 and 5.5 hours. The researchers measured loss of fat and lean body mass and found that those people who slept 8.5 hours per night lost 56 per cent more body fat than those who slept only 5.5 hours.

People with shorter sleep lost almost twice muscle mass. So if you are relying on what it says whenyou tip the scales, muscle weighs more than fat hence possibly damaging previous weight loss attempts.

The researchers found that lack of sleep caused an increase in a hormone called ghrelin in the blood. Ghrelin reduces energy expenditure, stimulates hunger, promotes retention of fat, and increases glucose production in the body.

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SIDS has been known as a key identifier as far as infant deaths are concerned and October has been designated as the month to observe and make people aware of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS is a case where healthy babies, normally the sleeping children, die with no immediate cause to be found.

This condition is the number one cause for infants from one month to one year of age, with most deaths occurring between two and four months. The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a set of guidelines for parents to be more cautious on SIDS:

• Put your baby to sleep on his or her back.
• Be sure your baby is placed to sleep on his or her back when staying with relatives or at child care.
• Don’t Smoke.
• Select bedding carefully.
• Keep your baby close by.
• Offer a pacifier.
• Moderate room temperature.

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If sleep aids are dangerous for adults then you can just imagine the impact they would have on infants. Such is a concern which has been called upon by Australian governments into making sure that parents are discouraged from using sleep aids.

In fact, 12 deaths have been already reported in the last 13 years. Sleep aids are marketed as a solution to supposedly aids parents in handling their baby problems. The most common type looks like a cushioned mat, with padding to lift the baby’s head, and bolsters to stop the baby from rolling onto its stomach.

If you believe the pitch, they can stop the baby from succumbing to sudden infant death syndrome, help with digestion to ease colic or gastroesophageal reflux disease – and even prevent flat head syndrome. Until baby sleep-aids are regulated for safety, parents are better off sticking to the basics when it comes to babies bedtime.

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It looks like women don’t have to sleep like crazy to live longer. Apparently they will need only 5 to 6 hours of sleep to live longer, thanks to some research claims.

The study was made on 459 elderly women in America found that those who slept for between five and six and a half hours a night had the longest survival rates.

In their first study they worked out peoples’ sleeping habits using wrist activity monitors, which are able to tell whether a person is awake or asleep by how much they move and then count up the overall hours of sleep a night.

They established that those who had more than six and a half hours sleep a night or less than five were far less likely to be alive today. Long term studies show that those who drop down to five hours or fewer face a 70 per cent extra risk of dying from all causes.

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Anyone knows that babies need certain styles on how to sleep better but if you want some advice, do not use sleep positioners. This was urged by government safety groups where babies can be trapped and suffocate when left unattended.

Baby sleep positioners, a popular product for safety-conscious parents, were supposed to save lives by keeping infants from rolling onto their stomachs. Unfortunately, it seems that they are not doing its actual intent and are causing more of a SIDS-like of a scenario which most parents dread!

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Expectant moms who may be giving birth this October or May are in for a freebie of sorts with this invitation to a FREE Safe Sleep baby shower sponsored by the Eastern Virginia Perinatal Council.

Free snacks and door prizes await event participants which will be held on October 5 between 1 to 3 pm. The event was organized to educate mothers to learn more about safe sleep for their precious new baby.

The way babies are put to sleep may help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related injury or death. All attendees will also receive a free halo sleep sack made of fleece and cotton.

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While many may have heard that Stage 4 Sleep is a clear indicator of violent sleep walking, it seems that a study proved otherwise. This was presented at the 135th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association (ANA).

Low levels of stage 4 sleep can be seen in nearly half of nonviolent sleepwalkers and most violent sleepwalkers. Sleepwalking is a fairly common arousal parasomnia that affects up to 4% of adults.

Sleepwalking includes a spectrum of behavioral manifestations of different degrees of complexity that usually arise from incomplete awakenings, most often from slow-wave sleep.

The more violent sleep-related behaviors, such as attempting to strangle a bedmate or attacking inanimate objects, has attracted growing attention because of potential medical, legal, and forensic implications.

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Here is an update for you. It seems that for people who find themselves shouting or crying are most likely to find themselves to develop Parkinson’s disease. This is of course based on finding by scientists who found that people who suffer from REM sleep disturbance.

Normal sleepers are effectively paralysed during REM or rapid eye movement because the brain shuts off the muscles allowing the body to properly rest.

But this doesn’t happen to those with REM disorders, who often act out their dreams with violent movements.

Scientists in Barcelona found that a fifth of those over 60 suffering from the condition went on to develop Parkinson’s, and other degenerative diseases such as Lewy body dementia.

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