Ever feel like you’re not quite awake, even after a cup of coffee? You’re not alone. Many Americans struggle with daytime sleepiness, and it affects more than just mood. According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), 82% of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Too many people boast about their ability to get by on too little sleep. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” is a popular phrase. This type of thinking—also called “sleep machismo”—contributes to a culture that glamorizes sleep deprivation. Some people may think that sleeping less [...]
Feeling sleepy, bookworms? Chances are you’re not alone. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reveals that a majority (66%) of U.S. adults report losing sleep due to reading “past their bedtime.” Before you crack open your next novel, consider [...]
It can be easy to spot someone who did not get enough sleep: dark circles, puffy eyes, or drooping eyelids can be signs of a poor night’s rest. However, a lack of sleep affects more than just your appearance. Sleep is fundamental to your [...]
The next time you stay up late to indulge in your favorite guilty-pleasure show, keep this in mind: 88% of adults report that they have lost sleep due to binge-watching. According to a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), U.S. adults [...]
In a best-of-seven postseason playoff, the Washington Nationals rallied to become World Series champions last month. Their secret weapon? Sleep. Since 2017, Dr. Meeta Singh, a sleep doctor, has worked with the Nationals to improve their sleep routines. With Dr. Singh’s help, the Nationals [...]
