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 w
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
Kids and teens are definitely the leading people who have been amazed about the power of new technology mobile phone texting included. And while this does act as a sleep depriving stimulant, it could be more than that. In fact a study shows that it could go as far as affecting their mood and cognitive behavior.
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.
The second branch of the Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Center opened in Moses Lake, aimed to help people suffering from sleep disorders. With over 70 million American suffering from sleep-related problems the opening of this new branch should reach out to more people seeking medical help.
The affects of sleep deprivation include depression, brain fog, change in mental status, short-term memory loss, weight gain, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, traffic accidents, work
If you think snoring is limited to the elderly then guess again. The same issue may yet be crucial for your little ones, a sign which may need some addressing. A Finnish research bares that snoring among children could lead to depression and anxiety which could eventually lead to attention and language problems for your child’s development.
A study conducted from among 99 preschoolers showed that, 43 were who snored showed a higher rate of mood problems. Brain function tests also bared differen
You can add another issue to highlight among teens if they lack sleep. A study showed that lack of sleep could become a high risk issue for teens who lack sufficient shuteye. Teens who go to be after midnight are more likely to experience depression, especially the ones who get less than 5 hours of sleep. Worst, 50% of those sleep-deprived teens may even commit suicide!
Doctors recommended that parents remove television sets and video games from teenagers’ rooms to help them get
The best way to be guided on the right mattress to have lied heavily on the type of mattress we lie on. However, not all people are well-educated on what a mattress should be, particularly the materials used and the impact that they have on one’s sleep.
The quality of one’s mattress has been referenced as a primary factor affecting the quality of one’s sleep, which impacts overall health and well-being. Poor sleep health has been tied to specific medical conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, depression, irregular hormone production, a weakened immune
For people who are worrying about the degree of seriousness of their sleep apnea problems, here is a device that can ultimately help you determine the level or condition of your sleep apnea episodes. Dr. Shanon Takaoka of Kaiser Permanente’s Medical Sleep Lab shows off the Watch Pat, a device worn while sleeping that can determine if a patient has sleep apnea. It’s new to Hawaii and a lot less cumbersome than the traditional testing method, where the patient would have to come in to the lab and spend the night in less than ideal conditions.
Dr. Takaoka says the W
Celebrities and workaholics are known to get less sleep in lieu of productivity but it seems that there is a price to pay for it as far as health is concerned. Among the leading problems include depression, a main element why people like Samantha Ronson choose to keep themselves busy rather than stay at home to relax and sleep.
But mind you, there is a down-side to all of this and it includes sacrificing health due to lack of sleep. Earning a fortune is one thing but the p
When it comes to trying to make up for lost sleep, you should not really rush it in the way that most people believe it can be. The thing is, proper sleeping habits can only be achieved the natural way and time is sure to be a critical element towards putting your sleeping habits back towards its regular state.
Today, if you are not properly rested, sleep will come back to haunt and collect in the form of deteriorating health. It is a given that people today value sleep
