Sleep paralysis can be scary, especially if it happens for the first time. You may wake up and realize you cannot move or speak, even though you are aware of what is happening around you. Sleep paralysis happens when your body and brain are [...]
Most of us know sleep is important. But many people still get less than 7 hours a night. You might think you’re fine, or that feeling a little tired is “normal.” But research shows that short sleep can affect almost every part of your [...]
A recent study highlighted a troubling trend: rising exposures to caffeine energy products among children and teens, leading to increased reports to poison control centers. The findings shed light on the widespread and potentially dangerous nature of these exposures. Study reveals trends in kids' [...]
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 [...]
