The National Sleep Foundation tells us that teens need between 8 ½ and 9 ¼ hours sleep every night. However, most teens do not get enough sleep to function efficiently. Several causes exist for this deficiency in sleep, but it all adds up to one thing - sleep deprivation. With the return to school approaching, the problems tend to... Read more
A press release from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis states that, by genetically tweaking a part of the brain of fruit flies, the flies are unimpaired, even though sleep deprived.
"The ultimate goal is to find new ways to help people like the armed forces and first responders stay alert and on top of things when they... Read more
Many of us are aware that eating or drinking some food products hinders our ability to sleep. Coffee contains caffeine and should be avoided later in the day. Chocolate also contains caffeine and should also be avoided. Spicy foods can cause digestive problems, including heartburn and gas. For a good night's sleep, eat these foods in the afternoon... Read more
Check your pillows especially if they were purchased between February 2008 and June 2008. If they were purchased at Cosco and have the registration number PA-27156(CA) and Sleep Innovations" printed on the tag, they have been recalled. The following warning was just received:
"Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco;... Read more
A study conducted by scientists in Switzerland revealed that a good night's sleep strengthened the nerve cells that control learning and memory. But --- can you actually learn while you're sleeping? If you listen to a CD on the history of Greece while in deep slumber, will the information be stored in your brain cells, ready for that big test... Read more
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