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Is the NFL Starting to Take Sleep Science Seriously?
Imagine a conference championship game five or 10 years from now. The road team, having traveled to London and Las Vegas for its previous playoff games, arrives in Foxborough and engineers a shocking upset with the help of a surprising strategy: Even though the team’s quarterback is an All-Pro known for picking apart defenses, it employs a scaled-back, run-heavy game plan.
Study: Sleep Apnea Treatment For Commercial Drivers Is Beneficial
Commercial truck drivers who get treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for two years may reduce their crash risk to the level of drivers without apnea, a study from Italy suggests.
Do Chronic Sleep Problems Lead To Disability?
(Reuters Health) – In adults of all ages, chronic sleep problems were linked with a greater risk of trouble with activities of daily living later in life, in a recent study.
Constantly Looking for Good Sleep? It’s Up To You
Contrary to what you might think, good sleep is more under your control.
Do Insects Actually Sleep? Find Out the Answer Here
Sleep is a necessary part of survival for most animals, but what about for bugs? Do insects sleep?
For scientists, sleep is such a rich area of research that entire institutes are dedicated to it. We know that humans sleep, of course. And pretty much every animal we’ve ever studied does, too. But what about insects? Julian Huguet investigates in today’s DNews special report.
Which Mammal Do You Sleep the Most Like? Find Out Here
Do You Sleep More Like a Bear, Dolphin, Wolf or Lion?
You know those times when you can barely keep your eyes open, but your friend is wired with energy? Or when you’re just getting going on an evening project and your spouse is ready to call it a night? The explanation: Not everyone’s biological clock runs on the same schedule, says Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in sleep disorders.
Study: Women More Likely To Have Sleep Issues Than Men
That women suffer from insomnia more than men is a pretty well-known fact, and as women age, it seems to become even more pronounced. But the cause of the gender divide, like many other aspects of health and mental health, hasn’t been totally clear. A new study, however, looks into how the sleep-wake cycle works in women and men under normal conditions–and understanding the difference in healthy individuals actually reveals a lot about why women have more trouble sleeping and why they wake up earlier than men.
Study: Sleeping Naked Can Make You Healthier, Wealthier
What if I told you in just 10 seconds a day, you can sleep better, make more money, reduce stress, and lose weight? Sleeping naked can do all these things and more. All you have to do is take off your clothes. While there are countless strategies floating around out there to help you improve in these areas, none is as simple—and many are less effective—as stripping down before you go to sleep.
Is Lack of Sleep A Reason For Hillary Clinton’s Health Issues?
Did lack of sleep contribute to Hillary Clinton getting pneumonia?
Is it healthy to wear earplugs while sleeping? New concerns arise
Are earplugs a good thing while sleeping?
“Never put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear” is something we’ve been wisely cautioned against at some stage or another. But more of us are ignoring this advice.
