Browse Category: Sleep
Published: March 04, 2010
There might be a new way to learn a foreign language: go to bed and start sleeping. Recent research from Northwestern University is helping us better understand the role of sleep in processing memory. The study showed that using audio cues during sleep could help people better retain information they learned prior to falling asleep. Let’s take a look at this recent (and interesting) research . . .
Published: February 18, 2010
In today’s society there are so many things that keep children inactive. From television to handheld video games, there is a plethora of passive activities to busy their minds, but leave their bodies out of the game. Very few children today are without any form of electronic entertainment. What effect do these forms of entertainment really have on children?
Published: January 21, 2010
Getting a good night’s sleep has proved to be a modern problem. More people report sleep disturbances in the United States today than at any time in the past. Whether because of increased work and daily tasks loads, lack of balance in life, or any number of other factors, sleep has become a hard commodity to come by for many people. This reality has spawned a small industry in medications, meditations, workouts and diets all designed to help people sleep better at night. But might the answer to the best sleep of your life be much simpler than all of that? Keep reading to find out what research is saying about the “right” kind of sleep.
Published: December 24, 2009
65 million people in the world suffer from insomnia each and every year within the United States. And, these 65 million people spend upwards of twenty million dollars on medications used to treat the symptoms and effects of this lack of sleep. However, in recent years more and more people have started to discover the affordability and effectiveness of Valerian Root to treat the symptoms associated with insomnia.
Published: December 09, 2009
Insomnia, whether for a prolonged time or a short duration is a dreaded cycle that can drive us to the brink of insanity. There nothing worse than being so tired all day long that we just can’t think straight. Then, when you finally hit the pillow and sleep only a few hours, you wake up and can’t get back to sleep. People cope in different ways with this pattern. Some start there day at 4 AM because “there is just no sense in staying in bed.” Other’s rely on prescription drugs. Regardless of how you decide to cope with the lack of sleep here’s a quick look at insomnia from the Chinese medicine perceptive. This little insight or different perspective, may help you change whatever is going on in your life that’s affecting your sleep patterns.
Published: September 21, 2009
Are you unemployed? In this day age, it wouldn’t be surprising. There are an increasing number of people who are joining the ranks of the unemployed and the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Coincidentally, there are an increasing number of people who are seeking out sleeping aids such as pills and other medications to help them sleep. Or is it coincidence? Studies indicate a correlation between those who are unemployed and those who have trouble sleeping. Before you turn to prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids, learn about natural remedies that you can use to relax and fall asleep.
Published: June 03, 2009
I never thought I'd have a problem falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night (I love sleeping!), but the older I get, the less restful my nights have become. I personally can't stand the thought of taking sleeping pills and when I tried a couple of different ones, each time I felt groggy and sluggish the next day. Until now! I tried the all-natural sleep aid Forty Winks, and I absolutely love it.
Published: May 28, 2009
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Published: April 16, 2009
Do you find that you’re not as satisfied with your life as you used to be? Are you even perhaps thinking you might be on the verge of depression? Well, before you turn to medications to address your problem, you might want to consider a natural solution you can take charge of yourself: better sleep habits. According to a new study, life dissatisfaction may actually be caused by bad sleep habits. Keep reading to find out more information on this discovery. . .
Published: February 26, 2009
The most underrated health strategy—by far—is getting enough sleep. Studies are clear that adequate sleep helps us burn more fat. Plus, shorting ourselves on slumber can accelerate onset of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Not exactly what you thought sleep might accomplish, right? Burning more fat, even while sleeping, sounds like a good deal. But adequate sleep means good sleep habits or what researchers like to call “sleep hygiene.” Keep reading for a number of science-based suggestions from sleep researchers at the University of Maryland and Stanford University. . .
