While some people prefer to sleep with the TV or lights on, others demand complete darkness in order to get a decent night’s sleep. Failure to establish a dark environment before night, on the other hand, is not always a harmless preference. According to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy…
When your throat muscles relax to the point of collapse and block your airway while you sleep, you have obstructive sleep apnea. When this happens, your body runs out of oxygen and you have to wake up every few minutes to gasp for air. Patients with sleep apnea who use a CPAP (continuous positive airway…
While changing the clocks by an hour may not seem like a big deal, sleep scientists have seen certain concerning trends throughout the shift, especially in March when we “spring forward.”The change can affect your emotions and overall health, putting you at risk for gastrointestinal problems, headaches, and joint pain, blood sugar and insulin system…
Sleep deprivation is increasingly being linked to a variety of health problems, including an increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.Now, a recent research of people in their forties has discovered that having a combination of sleep issues — such as difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night, or sleeping…
