Sleep provides an opportunity for the body to repair and rejuvenate itself. Researchers from Tulane University have found that healthy sleep patterns may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, even in people with a high genetic risk. The...
Low back pain is considered chronic when it lasts for more than three months, and may be caused by injury, disease, or stresses on different parts of the body. People with chronic low back pain often experience sleep disturbance. A...
Chronic insomnia can be caused by a number of things, including stress, work concerns, financial concerns, poor sleep habits, and eating too much late at night. According to a new study, insomnia may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack,...
Many anxiety disorders can negatively affect sleep, and poor sleep can increase feelings of anxiety, resulting in a vicious cycle. A new study suggests that non-REM slow-wave sleep is the stage of sleep needed to calm the brain and reduce...
Not getting enough sleep may increase the risk of obesity, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart attack. A recent study has found a link between gut microbiome diversity and a good night’s sleep. Twenty-six male adults wore an Actiwatch...
Sleep onset latency is the length of time it takes to transitionfrom full wakefulness to sleep. The sleep onset latency period typically isextremely long for people who suffer from insomnia. A new study suggests that Ashwagandha root may help improve...
More than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Chronic sleep deprivation may increase the risk of...
Sleep efficiency is the percentage of time spent asleep while in bed. A normal sleep efficiency is considered to be 85% or higher. Wake after sleep onset refers to how much time a person spends awake after initially falling asleep....
Alpha-s1 casein hydrolysate is one of the main components of milkprotein. A recent study suggests that supplementation with refined alpha-s1casein hydrolysate may help improve sleep quality. Forty-eight adults with a mild to moderate degree of sleepdisturbance participated in the study....
