Cheese May Cause Crazy Dreams

Eating cheese at night can do more than disrupt sleep.

According to a recent study sponsored by the British Cheese Board, the long-held myth that cheese can seriously affect your night’s sleep might have some truth to it. Researchers found that different types of cheese provoked different kinds of dreams. Blue cheese resulted in the most bizarre dreams including talking animals, vegetarian crocodiles and warrior kittens. Cheddar yielded dreams of dancing celebrities. Leicester evoked dreams of the past, while Lancashire created ...

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MAY
0

World of Dreams

How to Boost Your Energy if You Have Sleep Apnea

Finding the right treatment, revamping your sleep routine, and adopting these healthy habits can help you fight fatigue.

There’s no substitute for a good night’s sleep, but if you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), getting a good night’s sleep is easier said than done.

More than 18 million adults in the United States are estimated to have sleep apnea, according to National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Although the condition is common, it often goes unrecognized and undiagnosed, says Jose Mendez, MD, director of ...

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1
MAY
0

Sleep Apnea

What Is Causing Your Itchy Scalp?

Having a dry, itchy scalp is an annoying skin condition. Find out why your scalp is itchy so you can take steps to get some relief.

Is itchy ever a good thing? The answer has to be never. And when it comes to your scalp, this kind of irritation is often accompanied by embarrassing flakes. Here, skin and scalp experts explain what could be causing your scalp to itch.

The Usual Itchy-Scalp Suspects

Dandruff is the most common culprit to blame for an ...

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APR
0

Doctors Orders

Smart Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep aids help millions of Americans get a good night’s sleep, but experts agree they’re not a long-term solution.

About 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder or are sleep deprived, something that can affect their quality of life and pose serious health risks. Many of these people turn to medication at some point to help them get a good night’s sleep. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4 percent of adults age 20 and older ...

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APR
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Tips and Tricks

Tips on How to Beat Insomnia

Between 10 to 30 percent of the population will experience symptoms of insomnia at some point in our lives, but what can we actually do about it?

Signs of insomnia are trouble falling or staying asleep, waking up too early, not getting enough sleep even though you have the time and correct environment for it, and your physical and mental health being affected the next day. Lack of sleep can have consequences for your heart, such as a heart attack or ...

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15
MAR
0

Insomnia

Your iPhone Is Trying to Get Into Bed With You — Should You Let It?

Your smartphone offers a number of apps all promising to help you get better sleep, but it can’t solve everything.

A number of new smartphone apps promise to help you get a better night’s sleep — but only if you tuck your phone in bed with you. Can this technology actually be helpful? Or will the light from your smartphone just be another distraction and source of disrupted sleep? Find out whether there’s evidence to back up these claims.

Sleep Apps for ...
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1
DEC
0

Tips and Tricks

With Insomnia, Mind May Also Wander During Day

Scans show that brain fails to turn off ‘default’ mode, affecting daytime concentration

People with insomnia have trouble concentrating during the day because the “wandering mind” areas of their brains may not be turned off, according to a new study.

Using brain imaging technology, researchers found that people with insomnia who were performing a working memory task did not rely less on the “default mode” regions of their brain that are usually active only when the mind is wandering.

The findings might help ...

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15
NOV
0

Insomnia

Wiring the Brain to Treat Central Sleep Apnea

A new strategy to treat central sleep apnea suggests implanting a device that acts like a pacemaker for the brain.

Over one-third of patients recovering from heart failure must then live with central sleep apnea, a frightening disorder where a patient’s brain sometimes fails to send the body the signal to breathe. Implanting a small device similar to a pacemaker, however, seems to work effectively to reset the brain so that it receives a constant reminder to send the “breathe” signal ...

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1
NOV
0

Sleep Apnea

Why Alcohol Disrupts Your Sleep

A glass of wine may help you relax and nod off, but having it too close to bedtime can lead to poor sleep quality and a groggy, not to mention hangover-plagued, morning after.

When you’re wound up at the end of a long, stressful day, a nightcap may sound like the perfect way to relax before bed. But while a little alcohol may make you feel sleepy, it can set you up for a restless night. Can you unwind with a ...

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15
OCT
0

Sleep 101

What Is Segmented Sleep and Is It Healthy?

Segmented sleep was popular with our ancestors, but it may not be healthy for most people today. Find out just how long you should be staying asleep.

Is worry about lack of sleep keeping you up at night? For new parents, shift workers, or people just too busy to get their 8 hours, segmented sleep is a painful reality. Research shows that sleeping in shifts was a common practice by our ancestors. But interrupting your sleep/wake cycle may not be practical ...

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1
OCT
0

Sleep 101

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