Gratitude is more than just a warm feeling; it may hold the secret to a longer life, especially for older adults. A study published in JAMA Psychiatry by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that experiencing gratitude may help older adults live [...]
Struggling to get a good night's sleep because of your partner's habits? You’re not alone. A new survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that 29% of Americans sleep in a different bed or room just to get some rest. In [...]
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 [...]
With Valentine’s Day approaching, many may be pondering traditional gift-giving strategies. Maybe it’s flowers, chocolates, or jewelry? But consider this: As we continue to endure the challenges of pandemic living, perhaps the greatest gift you could give to your partner (and yourself) is a [...]
Roses, candy, and a candlelit dinner are nice, romantic gestures that many of us partake in for Valentine's Day. In addition to these gifts, consider a lifestyle change that will benefit both you and your partner: gain control of your snoring. “While snoring is [...]
In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look back at a University of Pittsburgh study from 2009, that found that couples who sleep together have better sleep quality and experience better health. "We discovered that these women had more restless sleep than the [...]
Having a CPAP user’s spouse involved may improve adherence. A study in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine followed 23 married men who were treated with continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP is the first-line treatment for sleep apnea. The men [...]
A couple who can sleep while caring for an infant is a couple that’s more likely to last. Results of a new study show first-time parents’ relationship satisfaction is related to the amount of sleep they get. Investigators studied 22 couples 7 weeks [...]
It certainly doesn’t involve as much drama as being one of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” But being a wife of a man with obstructive sleep apnea can be distressing. A new study examined the sleep of 17 OSA wives; they were compared with [...]
A study that was presented at SLEEP 2009 in Seattle, Wash., examined the effect of marriage on sleep. The study involved 360 middle-aged women with an average age of 51 years. They reported their relationship status at annual visits. Their sleep also was monitored [...]
