Seasonal allergies can have a significant impact on our daily lives, including our ability to get a good night's sleep. As the seasons change, many people suffer from allergies due to the increase of pollen, dust, and other allergens in the air. These allergies [...]
Just like more organically occurring mental health problems like anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder, substance addiction has an inexorable link to the quality of a person’s sleep. With even commonly-abused substances like cannabis causing sleep problems in more than 40% of those trying to [...]
Sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. The amount and quality of sleep we get can vary depending on numerous factors, including our geographic location. The United States is a vast country with diverse landscapes, climates, and cultures, and these factors can [...]
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring seizures. The exact cause of epilepsy is not always known, but it is thought to be related to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There is evidence to suggest that sleep can have an [...]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that can make it difficult to breathe. According to one survey, about 40 percent of people with COPD report that getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. Sleep and COPD are connected in [...]
Sleep problems are common among children. While some sleep problems may go away as a child grows and develops, other ongoing problems may be a sign of a sleep disorder. In fact, recent research suggests that childhood sleep problems may predict sleep problems in [...]
There are many benefits when it comes to a four-day work week: Less burnout, lower emissions, reduced childcare costs. One surprising upside? More sleep. Juliet Schor, an economist and sociologist at Boston College, is tracking over 180 companies around the world as they adopt [...]
Why do we choose to help one another? There are many reasons. You may be an altruistic person or lending a hand may be a cultural expectation. Now, researchers are raising the possibility that sleep – or lack thereof – may be a factor [...]
An estimated 1 billion people globally experience migraines. These severe headaches can be debilitating. With so many people affected by serious symptoms, researchers are studying how migraines are linked to sleep. Migraines can lead to sleep problems. People with migraines may have trouble falling [...]
Scientists have revealed evidence of a strong connection between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is a general term for a decline in memory loss and cognitive abilities. Alzheimer’s affects memory, thinking, and behavioral patterns. It [...]
