Drivers and some graveyard shift workers have been pinpointed as that of having sleep apnea problems but it seems you can add one more occupation to that list. Based on a study, it seems that the cops or the police are among the ones suffering from sleep apnea too.
Just like round the clock workers, police personnel have their share of working on shifts as well. The study consisted of police officers participatin
By now most of you may have heard that the late Michael Jackson’s doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Dr. Murray was painted as a reckless caregiver who was said to have administered a lethal dose of anesthetic that killed the King of Pop.
A lot of people such as the fans and the family of Jackson cheered the verdict, some even singing to the tune of ‘Beat It’ too. And while Murray kept his poker-face stance all throughout, it makes you wonder; what if Murr
Turning over to Android, the fast-growing mobile device now offers a sleep app of its own thanks to pzizz LTD. This is the Insomnia Solution Mobile Application made for android devices which is now available from the Android Market that should help you get better sleep. The app is a unique audio system that intends to help your relax better and do away with stress-related problems that hinder better respite. They are all based on audio soundtracks and are 1
Here is another sleep monitoring device for the people who want to diagnose their sleep behavior. This time we have the Tanito Sleeping Scan SL-501, a mat that can be simply placed under beddings to help monitor sleep patterns.
The Tanita Sleeping Scan makes use of a vibration microphone to sense body motion, heart rate and breathing patterns which surrenders the gathered information into an SD card. The data can thereafter be uploaded to a PC and analyzed with an included sleep analyzing so
Sleep monitors are normally known to come in small devices, externally to make sure you don’t feel invaded as far as getting good sleep is concerned. Without obstructions, hard luck people who need all the help they can get would do well having a sleep monitoring device far from them. But it looks like technology has done it again, coming up with a sleep shirt that practically does the same things. The Somnus Sleep Shirt features two sensors that keep track of an individual’s overnight breathin
Sleeping while outdoors does seem to be common these days, especially with the growing problem of insomnia and sleep apnea. While many seek help from the sleep specialists, here is one cooky invention that should “cover” you up in a manner of speaking.
This is with reference to the futuristic-looking Sleep Suit, something that should come in handy with the people always on the go. The sleep suit comes from Buckminster Fuller’s practice of Dymaxion Sleeping. Carrying a cocoon or wr
It seems that men who are suffering from Insomnia better watch out. If they value their life or intend to live longer may want to address the number of hours they sleep.
According to a study, it seems that men who sleep less than 6 hours are more likely to incur a higher risk of death. People who said they did not have insomnia but who slept less than six hours a night did not have a significantly increased death risk.
Neither did self-described insomniacs who slept mor
It seems that a new discovery may help women get better sleep. Soy has been found to remedy and provide better sleep, thanks mainly to its estrogen-like compounds which should help post-menopausal women resolve their sleep woes.
The compounds are called isoflavones and have been known for testing against health problems which include the likes of menopause, high cholesterol, high blood sugar and increased body fat.
To investigate whether isoflavones might be beneficial, 38 postmenopau
For the many people having problems sleeping, it may be all linked to the blue light from your iPad’s screen. The said blue light has been said to suppress melatonin production but the Zzz filter should change all that. The new filter is now available for $29.95 and installs in seconds.
This new screen filter for the iPad operates as normal through this easy-to-apply amber Zzz Filter. The new Zzz Filters have an easily applied, non-adhesive frame each made of durable cling vinyl. Beside the
Insomnia has been a growing problem for people who cannot get decent sleep and perhaps one solution is to find something to cure it. And thanks to a new study, it looks like Tart Cherry Juice can be a great way to address insomnia.
The drink is called CherriBundi was used on 15 older adults for two weeks where it was found that they had improved sleeplessness and saved about 17 minutes of wake time after going to bed. The high content of melatonin in the tart cher
