sleep
CDC: Adults need more zzz’s
More than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, according to a new study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study documented self-reported […]
“Exploding heads” more common than once thought
Exploding heads don’t only occur in Saturday morning cartoons. In fact, the syndrome may even be more common, particularly among young people, than previously thought. Washington State University researchers found an unexpectedly […]
Are you getting enough sleep?
Humans spend up to 1/3 of their lives asleep. But are you getting enough? While the standard recommendation is eight hours per night, the National Sleep Foundation recently came out with […]
Stick with printed word before bed
While some may find reading a book at bedtime relaxing, researchers say it’s best to reach for the paperback rather than the e-reader. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston […]
Teens more stressed than adults
Teenage life is pretty stressful. Apparently, even more stressful than the lives of adults. In a recent stress survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, teens scored higher than adults. On […]
Night owl or morning lark?
Turns out your college major says more about you than you may think. Or, at least, more about your sleep habits. A new study shows that the college majors people choose […]
Exercise for better sleep
People who exercise report a better night’s sleep than those who don’t workout, according to results from a new poll. The poll, conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, found that people […]