It’s 2 a. Is it okay to take a nonprescription remedy? Lawrence Epstein, an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. But which option should you reach for? Drugstore shelves are lined with a dizzying array of products promising a good night’s sleep. They fall into two categories: nonprescription medications and dietary supplements. Sleep medications… Read More: Are sleep aids bad for your health »
Hot weather is ideal for sun seekers but getting to sleep during a heatwave can prove to be the stuff of nightmares. Although we may not have our homes kitted out with air-con, there are plenty of other ways you can help keep your bedroom cool during the warmer months and get a better night’s… Read More: How to sleep: Three simple steps to getting to sleep… »
THURSDAY, May 21, 2020 — Getting too little or too much sleep may worsen asthma in adults, a new study finds. Researchers asked nearly 1,400 adults, 20 and older, with self-reported asthma about their sleep habits. About one-quarter said they slept five hours or less a night (short sleepers), 66% slept six to eight hours… Read More: Your Sleep Habits May Worsen Your Asthma »
A recently released survey from Mattress Firm revealed some disturbing facts about sleep patterns in America, as shown in this short video. This is important since the effects of sleep deprivation can range from mild to devastating. For instance, the Anchorage Daily News1 recounts the story of third mate Gregory Cousins, who had slept a… Read More: Average Sleep Time Drops, Increasing Health Risk »