There are people who hate to sleep in the dark. Some of them go as far as using night lights or leaving the room light on. But based on a research, it was found that night lights are somewhat contributing to breast cancer thus becoming a potential threat while they are sleeping.

The risk of developing breast cancer, something common in most women seems to be placed at a higher level due to lighting. Actually the test was aimed to see if there was an associating with lung cancer but instead, it all pointed towards breast cancer for women.

“By no means are we saying that light at night is the only or the major risk factor for breast cancer,” said lead researcher Itai Kloog, “but we found a clear and strong correlation that should be taken into consideration.”

(Source) Natural News

Dr. Britta Zimmer

Stress is something common these days and if people had their way, they would want the best remedy to fight it off. Specialists would advise time out from work or any commitment while others may go as far as telling you to find some sort of recreation for it. But if you look at it all, nothing beats fighting stress other than sleep which can regenerate your adrenalin and make you focus better after.

Sleep is hard to do however. The sleep deprived can attest to that. But Dr. Britta Zimmer has some ideas which you can consider which you can check out here.

“Sleep and stress reduction are intermingled, critical components for achieving and maintaining overall health and well being, and is why GoodElements.com introduced ‘Chill’ and ‘Dream Supply’ - all natural, non-addictive nutritional supplement formulations that reduce stress and anxiety and promote quality sleep.

(Source) Health News Digest

We all think that sleep position issues are only relevant for adults. Sore backs or muscle strains that include stiff necks are normally the case but for babies, it is equally relevant. And in their case, it is more of their blood pressure that is concerned as circulatory failures which can go as far as leading to SIDS may occur.

“Infant BP is modified by sleep state and sleeping position,” the study authors write. “A tendency for BP to fall in the prone position appears to be prevented by elevated HR at 2–4 weeks and 5–6 months, but not at 2–3 months, coincident with the age of greatest risk for SIDS. An uncompensated fall in BP in the prone position at this age could increase the possibility of circulatory failure and SIDS in vulnerable infants.”

(Source) Medscape

From prior posts, we have been narrating various news articles on how companies have recognized the value of sleep in employees. While some companies allow nap times, there may be an issue as far as allowing workers to make the most out of their sleeping privileges. Among them include sleeping at the very first second that the time for sleep comes.

Just like some sleep aids, here is something that can help an employee sleep comfortably. The I-Sleep is actually just like a normal pillow that you can place on your work desk where you can slide your head and get the right sleeping position for your head.

Another problem the i-sleep doesn’t address: many bosses don’t understand the concept that a 10-minute nap is not laziness, but in fact aid productivity–though that doesn’t really matter since this is just an idea for a school project and not a real product.

(Source) Crave

If you don’t sleep in the right position, chances are some of your body parts will become sore. Leading the pack of potential issues include that of your neck and your arms. Normally, sleeping as freely as we can is advised. But at some point, we just have to admit that there are sleeping positions that we prefer that are not suitable at all.

Stiff neck is a state that anyone would hate. While we fail to feel that disorder in deep slumber, once you wake up, chances are you would be cursing the way you slept. It is indeed uncomfortable but basing it on how you can improve your sleep position, chances are you may see it recurring.

“Most instances of what people call a ‘crick in the neck’ are caused by a person’s positioning while asleep,” says Dr. Brian Bruel, an assistant professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center with dual appointments in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and anesthesiology and pain management. “You’re sleeping with your neck at a weird angle, and that causes muscle strain.”

(Source) Dallas News