SATURDAY, March 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The annual shift to daylight saving time is a challenge for many parents, whose children may struggle with the change. A pediatrics sleep medicine expert offers some tips for making springing forward a little easier for all ages. “Whether it be jet lag,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s nothing worse than having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Watching the time go from minutes to hours only stresses you out and decreases the chance of a good night’s rest. Is it time to try melatonin supplements, a popular sleep aid?Continue Reading
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tossing and turning, waking up frequently or lying awake for hours is no laughing matter. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Why? The Cleveland Clinic explains that lack ofContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It happens to everyone: you climb into bed, hoping for a good night’s rest. Yet, sleep remains elusive. Your mind can’t slow down. You need to go to the bathroom. You hear every noise in the house. You need to fall asleep. Now.Continue Reading
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new poll on sleep and mental health has found that more than 90% of adults who reported they get good sleep were also free of depressive symptoms. In its annual poll, the nonprofit National Sleep Foundation (NSF) focused this year on theContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When people struggle to fall asleep, it’s no surprise they seek solutions. Options can range from prescription medications to sleep therapy, good habits and an abundance of supplements. Taking magnesium for sleep is something some say has real benefits, but does it really?Continue Reading
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You toss, you turn, you can’t fall asleep. Certainly, there are sleep medications that can be prescribed by a doctor. And with some investment of time, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia is considered to be an effective option. Yet, there are also a lotContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Folks who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to have a heart attack. This is the main takeaway from new research linking insomnia to heart woes. Specifically, people with insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attackContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting good sleep may have long-term benefits — even extending your life span, a new study suggests. Researchers found that young people with better sleep habits were incrementally less likely to die early. About 8% of deaths from any cause could be attributedContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sticking to a consistent sleeping routine may help keep your arteries clear as you age, new research suggests. Conversely, older adults who slept for a varying number of hours each night and tended to fall asleep at different times were more likely toContinue Reading