Easing Sleepless Nights: New Guidelines

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are very common, yet are not generally well understood by doctors and other health care professionals. Now the British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) has released up-to-the-minute guidelines in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, published by SAGE, to guide psychiatrists and physicians caring for those with sleep problems... Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Teens Who Sleep Less Eat More Fatty Foods And Snacks

A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that teens who slept less than eight hours per weeknight ate higher proportions of fatty foods and snacks than adolescents who slept eight hours or more. The results suggest that short sleep duration may increase obesity risk by causing small changes in eating patterns that cumulatively alter energy balance, especially in girls... Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Short Sleep And Chronic Insomnia Linked To Four-Fold Risk Of Early Death In Men

US researchers found that short sleep and insomnia was linked to a four times higher risk of early death in men; they urged public health policy makers to emphasize earlier diagnosis and treament of chronic insomnia... Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Chronic Insomnia With Objectively Measured Short Sleep Duration Is Associated With Increased Mortality In Men

A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP found an elevated risk of death in men with a complaint of chronic insomnia and an objectively measured short sleep duration. The results suggest that public health policy should emphasize the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of chronic insomnia... Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds

Title: Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study FindsbrCategory: Health NewsbrCreated: 9/1/2010 10:10:00 AMbrLast Editorial Review: 9/2/2010 Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

To Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your Life

Title: To Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your LifebrCategory: Health NewsbrCreated: 9/1/2010 12:10:00 PMbrLast Editorial Review: 9/2/2010 Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Back to School – 5 Tips to Get Back on Track

Summer is over and it’s time to hit the books again. School can get stressful, and stress manifests itself in many ways (one of which is difficulty to fall asleep). Here are a few tips to help you stay on track and get a good night sleep.

1. Get organized. Having your room cluttered for the summer may be acceptable, after all who wants to spend the hot days cleaning. But as the school year approaches, it’s best to organize your clothes, books, and school supplies. This way you won’t be wasting time looking for stuff and you will feel more relaxed and able to get a better sleep in an organized environment.
2. Do your homework right after school, or as soon as possible, but don’t wait until the clock hits 10:00PM. You will stay up at night and you won’t be able to perform as well in class. And don’t bother procrastinating — hoping you will wake up early enough to do it before school; chances are you won’t
3. Don’t fall behind. Making up for missed work can put stress on you, which consequently might keep you up at night.
4. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Making a schedule and sticking to it will help you stay on track. Overwhelming yourself with extra work and responsibilities might set you back.
5. Learn to manage your social life. School work takes up most of your day. So, focus on it during the week. Don’t stay up on the phone with your sweetheart or gossip with your bff till 2am. Instead make time for your friends on the weekends.

by Agnieszka

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Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Linked To Higher Mental Illness Risk

Young healthy adults aged between 17 and 24 years who get less than an average of 5 hours' sleep each night have three times the risk of developing a mental illness compared to individuals of the same age who sleep eight to nine hours every night, according to a study carried out by the George Institute on Global Health, published in the medical journal Sleep... Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Covidien Completes Sale Of Sleep Therapy Product Line

Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Sleep Therapy continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and Bi-level products to PH Invest, a privately held company located in Luxembourg. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed... Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Being Hungry May Provide A Way To Stay Awake Without Feeling Groggy Or Mentally Challenged

As anyone who has ever struggled to keep his or her eyes open after a big meal knows, eating can induce sleepiness. New research in fruit flies suggests that, conversely, being hungry may provide a way to stay awake without feeling groggy or mentally challenged. Scientists at Washington University in St... Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin