Sleep
7 Simple Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Studies show that your brain has to work harder to do the same amount of thinking when you're tired as when you're rested. "When you're tired, thinking requires a lot more resources and you get fatigued more quickly as a result," says Dr. Philip Gehrman PhD, assistant professor of psychology at University of... »
Snoring May be Linked to Chronic Bronchitis
According to a report in the January issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, chronic bronchitis is more likely to develop in habitual snorers. »
You Can Repay Your Sleep Debt
6 out of 10 women get less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep at night. In due course, sleep debt piles up and affects their health. A report published in Harvard Women’s Health Watch claims that this debt, however chronic or longstanding, can be repaid. For instance, if you have a... »
6 Tips for Beating Insomnia
A recent study has linked chronic insomnia to broader mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Each year, the medical and reduced productivity costs associated with insomnia among U.S. workers is estimated to be $92.5 to $107.5 billion, according to a survey conducted by the Washington-based National Sleep Foundation (NSF). According to the Sleep Disorders... »
FDA Warning on Sleep Medications: Ambien, Lunesta, Restoril, Others
The FDA has issued stronger warnings on sleep medications, such as Ambien, Lunesta, and Restoril, and has asked the drugs manufacturers to place stronger warnings on the package labels. The agency cites concerns such as allergic reactions, and sleep walking and "sleep driving" in its statement. Source: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) P07-45 »
Study Probes Odor, Sleep and Memory Link
Doctors have long advised that a good night's sleep is important for memory, but researchers now say a familiar scent wafting in the bedroom might help sometimes, too. The caveat: In the study, published in the journal Science, it only worked for some kinds of memories and during one stage of sleep, meaning it's... »