The Benefits of Weighted Blankets for Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Sleeping Elderly

Introduction: Weighted blankets have become increasingly popular in recent years for their ability to provide a comforting and calming sensation. For those suffering from fibromyalgia, the benefits of these blankets may extend beyond just relaxation. You may think to yourself, well isn’t this just a heavy blanket? No, the science around weighted blankets is growing. … Read more

Ways to Sleep Better…Literally

Sleep Deprivation treatments

If we are consistently waking up too many times in the middle of the night and are experiencing extreme sleep deprivation, then often times our first solution to turn to is a sleeping pill prescribed to us by our doctor. But believe it or not, a prescribed sleeping pill is actually not the best answer … Read more

Can Sleep Deprivation Really Cause Death?

Can Sleep Deprivation Cause Death

Yes, it actually can. Believe it or not, but sleep deprivation can be one of the factors behind a person’s death. Sleep deprivation is one of the many problems millions of Americans face today, and not being careful enough about it can have serious repercussions. Death is the ultimate consequence of sleep deprivation; it may … Read more

Sleep Deprivation and Depression

Sleep Deprivation and Depression

If you’ve been feeling depressed lately, chances are you’ve been finding it much more difficult to get a good night’s sleep. And if you’ve been suffering from sleep deprivation lately, there’s a chance you could be diagnosed with depression. Plain and simple, there is a very strong correlation between sleep deprivation and depression. A common … Read more

What Can Extreme Sleep Deprivation do to you?

What Can Extreme Sleep Deprivation do to you

Most of us don’t feel good after a night of little sleep. We especially won’t feel good if we get multiple nights of little sleep. This article will talk about the effects that extreme sleep deprivation can have on us. Accidents Accidents can result if we are sleep deprived. Of course, these accidents are in … Read more

Sleeping Sickness Explained: What is it?

what is Sleeping Sickness

According to medical experts, there are two types of sleeping sickness, referred to in the medical community as African trypanosomiasis. Each one of them is named for the region in Africa where it is found- East African trypanosomiasis and West African trypanosomiasis. The disease is transmitted by the tsetse fly. This is a fairly common … Read more

Sleep Deprivation –Do you know the Real Cause?

Sleep Deprivation

If you are not sleeping well at night, you are suffering. Many research studies have been conducted concerning those who lack the necessary eight hours of sleep each night. Those studies show reduced attention spans, poorer concentration, and a number of other consequences associated with sleeping less than eight hours each night. For children who … Read more

Sleep Better without Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea around. It is also a very difficult condition for a person to deal with. Sleep apnea affects an individual’s entire life, as well as their ability to function in the right manner. Of course anyone that is affected by the condition wants fast, effective … Read more