Staying or laying bed for longer spells will result into something called Decbitus ulcers or something that is commonly known as bed sores. This is something normal for bed-ridden patients who often have prolonged pressure to their skin for lying in one place for too long.
And for this reason, a new type of bed comes out, aptly called the Intelligent Bed. The bed can reportedly imitate the movements of a healthy person during sleep, doing it by initially lodging the person’s movements as th
We all know how passive smoking or third hand smoke can affect non-smokers but apparently it doesn’t stop there. Babies who find themselves sleeping in smoker’s rooms are at risk of collecting level of nicotine which may eventually stick to their hair.
This was proven through a Spanish study where hair samples from 252 babies younger than 18 months who slept at their smoking parents room were collected. Based on the collected hair samples, nicotine levels were found on 83% of the folks who bared tha
While a lot of people don’t really have the luxury of sleep over in the disaster-hit Japan, there is one person being urged to get some shuteye. He is no other than Japanese Spokesman Yukio Edano, a tireless workhorse, relaying every development via Twitter since tragedy came to Japan.
Edano’s exhaustion became a cause for concern among many of Japan’s Twitter users who started the hashtag #Edano_Nero (Nero translates to “go to sleep” in Japanese). He is one of the many heroes
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
You can add another problem that you may encounter if you sleep poorly with rheumatoid arthritis. It seems that a study has proven that people who suffer from poor sleep are likely to suffer from RA or rheumatoid arthritis mainly due to pain and fatigue symptoms.
The study came from the University of Pittsburgh where based on information shared by patients, researchers found that 61 percent of participants were poor sleepers and 33 percent reported pain that disturbed their sleep at least three times
Soda drinkers listen up. While you may be forced to limit your soda intake, you may want to watch your sleeping habits. A study shows that if you are not careful, you may be at risk of a heart disease. This study is from the University of Miami, where 2,500 soda drinkers were evaluated.
They found those who drank diet soda daily were 61 percent more likely to have a vascular event such as a stroke. They found chronic short sleep produces hormones and chemicals that increase your risk of developing he
Mothers were believed to be suffering from sleepless nights, especially the one’s who have just given birth due to their breastfeeding itineraries. However it seems that this claim is not true. A study was able to prove this, negating the belief that by breastfeeding causes less sleep.
This should be a relief for babies in particular since we breastfeeding has always been known to be the best milk for babies. However, due to health (sleep concerns) issues, some mothers have fended off breas
For the kids who find themselves suffering from cough and colds, an old time practice of using vapor rub is still the best solution. The ancient practice has been used to soothe kids (and even adults) who had coughs and colds which help them in their respiratory problems and thus affecting their sleep. And with the support of the folks over at the Penn State College of Medicine, it looks like vapor rub application is still the best way to go.
Vapor rubs, containing menthol, camphor and e
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 hour
Everyone has varying sleep schedules but have you noticed any changes to your body lately? Well if you see some bulges, chances are you may have to change your sleep schedule or else face the fat!
Apparently staying up late can affect metabolism, something that helps you burn those excess calories. And a new study from the Ohio State University and the University of Haifa in Israel found through mice, that people may suffer from obesity when their sleep cycle is disrupted by exposure to light.
