WHAT SYDNEY LEROUX DOES TO HER NEW HUSBAND IF HE’S SNORING.
By D’Arcy Maine | Mar 16, 2015 Unless you’ve been living in an underground tunnel somewhere with no WiFi signal or cell service, you’re aware that soccer stars Sydney Leroux and Dom Dwyer were recently married. In fact, if you follow either of them on social media, you probably already know more about their relationship than that of people you — GASP — actually know IRL. And just when you thought you knew everything about their lives, Leroux documented her new husband’s annoying sleep habit and maybe her attempt at killing him. So that’s a new development. After having her …
5 Reasons You Should Never Share Your Bed With Your Cat
by Judy Molland March 14, 2015 | 11:30 am Do you let your cat into your bedroom at night? Sleeping with your feline friend isn’t unusual in the United States. According to a recent survey of pet owners by the American Pet Products Association, 62 percent of cats sleep with their adult owners, and another 13 percent of cats sleep with children. It’s a great idea, right? Cats are wonderfully therapeutic; they can help calm nerves, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. However, that doesn’t mean you should allow your cat into your bedroom. Here are …
For Teens, Sleep Habits Can Run In The Family.
(FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL 2/17/15) By Ann Lukits To understand teenagers’ sleep habits, look at their parents, a study suggests. When parents go to bed, how long they sleep, and when they wake up may help to shape their children’s sleep patterns during adolescence, according to the study, in the February issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health. Lack of sleep has been linked to obesity, accidents, substance abuse and other health problems during high school, researchers said. Efforts to improve teen sleep should consider the sleep routines of parents and possibly other family members, they said. The study, …
Snoring Could Be Hurting Your Relationship.
February 23, 2015 4:00 AM (credit: American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine) FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – If you’re having trouble in the bedroom, you might not need to look any further than your nose for the solution. A recent survey from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine found that more than a quarter of Americans are annoyed — even angered — by a snoring bed partner. The study looked at more than 1,000 randomly selected adults. One out of five people surveyed added that the noise drives them out of bed. But the problems do not end there. Nearly one out 10 people …
New sleep apnea policy to take effect
January 23, 2015 By Elizabeth A Tennyson A new FAA policy on obstructive sleep apnea that addresses many of the concerns raised by AOPA is scheduled to take effect March 2. The new policy closely follows draft guidelines released in April 2014 and will not disqualify pilots from receiving a medical certificate based solely on body mass index (BMI). Pilots believed to be at significant risk for the condition will receive a regular medical certificate and be required to undergo a follow-up assessment. Those who are diagnosed with the condition must receive treatment to continue flying. The issue of sleep apnea came to …
Why Snoring Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Posted: 01/14/2015 8:32 am EST Updated: 01/14/2015 8:59 am EST By Amanda MacMillan for Life by DailyBurn People who snore may think that their partners or roommates are the ones most affected by their nightly symphonies — after all, they’re the ones who are kept awake while the noise-maker remains, for the most part, blissfully unaware. But snoring can be more than just an annoyance to anyone else in the room; it can also be a symptom of a serious health condition, and has been linked to dangers like heart disease and falling asleep behind the wheel. Of course, there are many reasons why …
Athletes Take Note: Sleeping More Can Give You a Competitive Edge
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockAthletes, take note: if you want to optimize your athletic performance, be sure to get your zzz’s. December 26, 2014 By Dr. Mercola Athletes, take note: if you want to optimize your athletic performance, be sure to get your zzz’s. As noted by The Atlantic:1 “Without proper sleep, whether it’s a short-term or long-term deficit, there are substantial effects on mood, mental and cognitive skills, and motor abilities. When it comes to recovery from hard physical efforts, there’s simply no better treatment than sleep, and a lot of it.” Not surprisingly, sleep deprivation has a detrimental effect …
Why the workday should be 10–6, not 9–5
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock A new study shows those with a later work schedule get more sleep, which has prompted experts to suggest a later workday, according to Vox. Updated by Susannah Locke on December 17, 2014, 9:10 a.m. ET If you’ve ever wished you didn’t have to get to work until later in the morning, you’re not alone. A new study shows that those who start work later also get more sleep. And that’s led some health experts to suggest that pushing back the workday could be a good idea. Roughly 40 percent of Americans are sleeping less than they …
Eight Foods That Will Put You To Sleep In No Time
Dec 08, 2014 10:18 AM EST | By Food World News Reporter There are slow nights that make sleeping like a test. Sometimes sleeping becomes really complicated that make you reach out for something, or grab anything that could make you sleep. If you are one of the many people who find sleeping a hard task, here are eight foods that will put you to sleep: Cheese and crackers are foods that can help you sleep. Earlier, we have known that warm milk can stimulate sleep. But the reason behind this is all dairy food sources can actually help. Dairy is …
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Breathing problems or a chronic lack of sleep early in life may double the risk that a child will be obese by age 15, according to research published Thursday in The Journal of Pediatrics. December 11, 201410:54 AM ET ALISON BRUZEK Sleep tight — and quietly, please. ImageZoo/Corbis A solid night’s sleep does more than recharge a growing brain — it may also help keep a growing body lean. Breathing problems or a chronic lack of sleep early in life may double the risk that a child will be obese by age 15, according to …
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