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Sleep Well iPhone App Helps Identify Sleep Apnea Problems

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Brian Yalung

Again the iPhone has covered another part of our lives, particularly the ones with sleeping problems. The Reggie White Sleep Disorder Research and Education Foundation has releases a free iPhone app which aids users in finding out if they are at risk of sleep apnea. It combines three screening tools used by sleep specialists to determine an individual’s risk of having or developing the sleep disorder that affects 18 million Americans. It provides immediate feedback once users provide answers to questions regarding their sleep habits, snoring, fatigue, and health factors.

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The Motion Sensing Alarm Clock

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Brian Yalung

The Motion Sensing Alarm Clock

Hammacher Schlemmer offers another unique kind of an alarm clock. The Motion Sensing Alarm Clock looks like any standard clock with some advancements on it. However, it does come with a bunch of buttons and a motion sensor on top of it which detects your hand movement. The clock has an AM/FM radio, a dual alarm with weekend cancellation, 90 minute sleep timer, and a line-in jack for an iPod or MP3 player. It even includes a softly glowing nightlight. This is one clock for you especially if you are the type who wants unique

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ZZZ Checker Sleep Cycle Monitor

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Brian Yalung

For the people who need to monitor their sleep behavior and patterns, the ZZZ checker sleep cycle monitor should be a great gadget to consider. It monitors the sound of snoring, grinding teeth and some movement on your end to give you an idea visually on how well you sleep. It comes with highly sensitive sensors which negates the need for electrodes or any connection to your body. Just place it at your nearby bedside table and it will do the rest.

Price: $267.00

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Wakemate Bluetooth Sleep Analytics for Phones

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Brian Yalung

Here is another sleep device that can help analyze the sleeping habits of people who are suffering from sleep disorders The Wakemate is a cellphone accessory that monitors and analyzes your sleep and then uses the data to wake you up at the precise moment.

The WakeMate is the first product from Perfect Third. WakeMate is available for preorder for $49.99 from Perfect Third’s site. Recommended for people who are looking for alternatives to address their sleeping problems.

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Black Friday Aftermath Leaves a Lot of People Sleeping

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Brian Yalung

If you are reading this now, you may be among the people who have either passed up the wild Black Friday deals or wisely went home early. A lot of people were reported to have camped out and chose to give up sleep just to get a chance at the crazy discounts and price offs offered by various retailers, a timely event considering that Thanksgiving just passed. For sure many are still asleep and trying to recover but you can be sure that a lot of them may have found the event worth every second.

The coming season is expected to produce lesser sleep for people as parties and even

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Meet Jess the 3 Year Old Sleepwalker

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Brian Yalung

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Sleepwalking is normally expected from adults but for a 3 year old? Well she is from Britain and she has been the subject of a documentary. This sleepwalking problem has been plaguing the family for 2 years and Jess has been living a practical double life. During the day she is like any jolly little girl but at night she goes into a trance acting out elaborate scenes and is unable or unwilling to communicate.

No one knows if she’s awake or asleep. And while these things may seem fascinating, her health is at risk. Sleep is still essential for brain development and of cours

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World’s Youngest Insomniac is a Four Year Old Child

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Brian Yalung

You would think that insomnia would hit only the adults no thanks to their own doing. Some inherit them due to their preference to stay awake and sleep when they feel like it. However it seems that this is not the true case of where insomnia originates.

In fact a 4 year old girl has been discovered to be suffering from insomnia in Britain, often awake by midnight despite a structured bedtime routine. And while many would say that parents or specialists could teach their kids how to practice sleeping patterns but apparently the case is a lot serious than that.

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Sounds Help Sharpen Memory of Sleepers

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Brian Yalung

It has been common logic for most of us to play some music to sleep and while we sleep. The first is of course to lull us to sleep while the second is to relax us and get our minds as calm as possible. But it seems that the latter seems to do more than that. Playing music while sleeping has been said to improve memory, especially for students who are preparing for an exam or test the next day.

Scientists at Northwestern University repo

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Scary Mummy Sleep Eye Mask

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Brian Yalung

We are all familiar with sleep masks and here is one that should have been given away in time for the Halloween season. Perhaps a design meant to really leave you alone, this sleep mask has a scary mummy sleep eye to fend of people from bothering you. A bit creepy from the outer looks but what is important is that your eyes are well covered and protected. One of these mummy sleep eye masks will cost you only $12.50 over at Etsy.

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The Sleep Box from Russia

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Brian Yalung

For travelers, the launch of the Sleep Box provides a great alternative, especially if you find yourself caught in a delay of flight. Rather than trying to stay awake or making do with the available seats for an uncomfortable sleeping position, the Sleep Box should be a better way to get some shuteye before boarding your plane.

Looking similar to a white desktop computer”s tower, people will be able to rent the facility for between 15 minutes and several hours and uses soundproofing to keep the noises of the airport out. Now travelers can look fresh as daisies especial

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