Keeping children physically active is key…
A bit of parental wisdom known to most moms and dads: If you want to get a good night’s sleep yourself, just keep your kids running all day long. An early night and undisturbed sleep are almost guaranteed. But is it true?
New research says it is. A study in the [.…

Why can’t I fall asleep? Will this new medication keep me up all night? Can I sleep off this cold? Despite decades of research, answers to these basic questions about one of our most essential bodily functions remain exceptionally difficult to answer. In fact, researchers still don’t fully understand why we even s…

An estimated 65 percent of Americans said they encounter sleep problems a few nights each week, according to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation. Sleeping too little is linked with an increased risk for obesity and depression. But before you reach for a sleep aid from the nearest pharmacy, it’s worth re-examinin…

The following tips are provided by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to help students get the most out of their sleep. Parents should be aware of these guidelines and should use them to help their child or teen develop healthy sleep habits.
Go to bed early
Students should go to bed early enough to have [...]<…

Good “hygiene” is anything that helps you to have a healthy life. The idea behind sleep hygiene is the same as dental hygiene. Dental hygiene helps you stay healthy by keeping your teeth and gums clean and strong. Sleep hygiene helps you stay healthy by keeping your mind and body rested and strong. Following these [...]

By Walker Simon
Forget counting sheep, ditch the sleeping pills and don’t bother with a glass of warm milk, a good remedy for women who can’t sleep is a happy marriage.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found that women who are happy with their husbands or partners have less trouble slee…

A new theory about sleep’s benefits for the brain gets a boost from fruit flies in Science. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found evidence that sleep, already recognized as a promoter of long-term memories, also helps clear room in the brain for new learning.
The critical quest…