Latest sleep news

Formula-Feeding Moms Don’t Catch More ZZZs

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To all of you pregnant and new moms out there, have you been weighing the important decision of whether or not to breastfeed your precious new arrival?  Well, researchers suggest that you shouldn’t lose any sleep over it…literally. A new … Read More

Kids’ Nightmares More Common Than Parents Think

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Think your child is always sleeping peacefully while visions of sugarplums dance in his head? Monsters and goblins might be invading your child’s sleep more often than you realize. That’s the conclusion drawn from a German study published in 2008. … Read More

Could a Heart Attack Change your Brain?

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If you’ve suffered a heart attack, it’s not just your heart you need to worry about.  Unfortunately, depression and sleep issues come soon after for 15 to 30 percent of people who survive a cardiac arrest.  Though these symptoms seem … Read More

Older Adults Sleep Better After Exercising

Aerobic exercise may reduce insomnia in the elderly

You’re never too old to benefit from exercise, especially if you’re one of the nearly 50 percent of older Americans who complain of suffering from sleep problems.  Results from a new senior-focused study, suggests that regular physical activity may increase … Read More

Sleep Your Way Skinny

Good sleep leads to thinner body

Putting in hours at the gym may mean nothing if you’re not also putting in hours in your bed. Though many people try to achieve weight loss while skimping on their ZZZs, a recent study suggests that a good night’s sleep … Read More