A new study shows that smoking disrupts sleep in two ways. First, as bedtime approaches, the smoker has a final "relaxing" smoke before retiring. That smoke may seem relaxing, but nicotine (the drug found in tobacco) is actually a stimulant, and smoking that cigarette is almost as sleep disrupting as drinking a cup of coffee.
But smoking disrupts sleep in yet another way. During the night, you go hours without a cigarette. This leads to discomfort and mild withdrawal, making it difficult to...
A recent study showed that at least a third of Americans do not get enough sleep. What's enough sleep? While everyone is a little... Read more »
Sleep is becoming a rationed commodity. It's what we do when we have nothing else to do. Our jobs, social activities, sports, even late... Read more »
An article from the National Sleep foundation (NSF) states that "if you are experiencing sleep deprivation, your athletic performance may... Read more »
Recap from Part One: For those living with an anxiety disorder, insomnia can be part of a vicious cycle. Anxiety can cause sleeping... Read more »
Sleep deprivation can undermine all areas of your physical and mental health. It weakens the immune system leaving us more susceptible to... Read more »
A new study suggests there may be a specific sleep disorder intrinsic to patients who have ADHD. Researchers found that kids with the ADHD slept an... Read more »
Not getting enough sleep can lead to increased health risks, according to a new British study that analyzed 10,000 government workers over 17 years.... Read more »
Results from a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry suggest that sleep deprivation may help some people who suffer from... Read more »
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