According to specialists, amber-tinted glasses may actually help people sleep better Scientists from Columbia University Medical Center have just tested a method to reduce the negative influence of the exposure to light, with the goal of improving the sleep of people suffering from insomnia. As the modern world brought us smartphones, tablets and laptops negatively […]
New study suggests that sleep disorders may predict cognitive decline According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50 to 70 million people in the United States suffer from sleep disorders, illnesses that are considered to be major public health issues, as they can trigger serious health problems, poor life quality, low productivity […]
According to new study, erratic sleep patterns can worsen young adults’ suicidal behavior Sleep disturbances might trigger suicidal thoughts, new research reveals, as recently reported in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. As lead author Rebecca Bernert, Ph.D., assistant professor at Stanford University in California declared, “insomnia and nightmares beget more variability in when we are […]
Research shows insomnia and sleep apnea rates are increasing among U.S. army enlisted personnel According to a study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, figures recorded between 2005 and 2014 suggest that the active soldiers in the US military have experienced an increase in sleep disturbances, such as insomnia and apnea. Seniors seem to […]
New study reinforces the importance of getting a good night’s sleep Sleep disorders can be very debilitating. Scientists directly linked lack of sleep to accidents, as lack of sleep has been referred to as “public health epidemic” by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1 in 5 people in the US sleeps less […]
Study findings suggest the use of lower doses or even placebo sleeping pills to avoid insomniac pill addiction and better quality of sleep Millions of people suffering from chronic insomnia rely on prescription sleeping pills to alleviate their condition and be able to cope with a normal sleeping schedule. Chronic insomnia is diagnosed when a […]