Sleep

In most cases, night sweats are not a serious symptom, but if it occurs on a regular basis, it may be helpful to assess what may be triggering it. Here are 12 common medical causes of night sweats.

Did you know that most humans spend approximately one-third of their time sleeping? I know, with so much to do it hardly seems productive to devote that many hours to slumber. However, before you think you’re wasting your time, there’s a lot being accomplished health-wise inside the body as it snoozes—from the minute you drift […]

Chronic pain, computer usage, snacking late into the evening…all of these factors are bound to keep you up at night! And what’s worse is if you don’t correct these surprising bad bedtime habits you can end up with chronic insomnia and associated health problems due to sleep deprivation. Are you guilty of any of these […]

You don’t need science to tell you that a night of tossing, turning, and counting sheep in order to beg for sleep that never comes; you wake up grouchy. However, a new study has linked gratitude and sleep—meaning when you feel grateful; you to sleep better and more soundly. Gordon and Serena Chen, psychology professors […]

A new U.S. study on driving practices is enough to make you think twice, or at least chug a cup of coffee, before getting behind the wheel. The government study reveals that one in 24 U.S. adults admit to recently falling asleep behind the wheel. What’s worse is that health officials actually suspect this number […]

Weight gain, depression, and energy drain are very common effects of sleep deprivation, but scientists are now linking sleep loss with diminished pain tolerance. Findings from a study conducted at the Sleep Disorders & Research Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, monitored the sleep patterns of 18 healthy adults in two separate groups. The […]