Reduced slow wave sleep (SWS) is a powerful predictor for developing high blood pressure in older men, according to new research in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association… SWS, one of the deeper stages of sleep, is characterized by non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) from which it’s difficult to awak…

Considering the endless tossing and turning I did last night, it’s funny that a coworker should send me this Wall Street Journal story about sleep patterns in men and women. Apparently women, on the whole, sleep more deeply than men and wake up fewer times throughout the course of the night. But more men report [...]

There are 28 accredited Sleep Centers in Connecticut that evaluate, diagnose and treat sleep disorders – yet many people continue to live with sleep deprivation. Fifty to 70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders and intermittent sleep problems, according to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Researc…

People who power nap perform much better, sleep experts say… Top U.S. officials who have taken a hard line against air traffic controllers napping on the job are missing an opportunity to improve air safety, sleep experts say. Studies have shown that short “power naps” have a rejuvenating effect, improving r…

Why is sleep the missing link for weight loss? I’ve got one word for you: hormones. Sleep deprivation causes hormone imbalance (Leptin, Ghrelin, cortisol, you name it). These out-of-balance hormones wreak havoc with appetite and metabolism. The result? When you are low on sleep, you’re more inclined consume extra …