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The Growing Sleepless Scourge
African Sleeping Sickness is growing into one big problem in the impoverished continent of Africa where it afflicts both man and cow. Cows as we all know are the walking banks of many African people who rely on them for most of their dietary and monetary needs, good as gold as they say. The sleeping [...]
Read More..>>Memory Foam
If you are constantly having restless nights trying to fall asleep or are having body pains, then the memory foam is for you. Memory foam, which was originally developed by NASA, is now used by people with back, neck, shoulder or joint pains, muscle aches, pressure sores, headaches, insomnia, stress, and fatigue, among other things. [...]
Read More..>>Childhood Sleep Problems Carry onto Adult Life
Studies are showing that children who suffer from sleep disorders not only risk cognitive performance in school but are also under more risk of developing adult sleep problems. Such problems in children are growing partly due to technology which is responsible for late nights as they strive to play their Playstations and many other gadgets, [...]
Read More..>>Migraine in Kids Heightens Risk of Sleep Disorders
Children who are suffering migraines at their young age are prone to sleep disorders as shown by new research for it has the ability to affect the child’s sleep patterns. Children were put to sleep in poly sonograms which clearly showed a great disruption in their brain activity during migraine attacks interrupting REM sleep. the [...]
Read More..>>Sleep & Children
image source: www.news.thomasnet.com These are some tips to help your child sleep better: -Follow a consistent bedtime routine. Set aside 10 to 30 minutes to get your child ready to go to sleep each night. -Establish a relaxing setting at bedtime. -Interact with your child at bedtime. Don’t let the TV, computer or video games [...]
Read More..>>Anesthetics as a Sleeping Aid
Anesthetics have long been used as medication to treat sleep disorders for their soothing relaxing effects. Ever been under general anesthetic, then you would know how much anesthetics can induce sleep and the mount of anesthetic determines the time spent under. The actual dose and strength of the anesthetic used is a refined science (that’s [...]
Read More..>>Too Much Sleep !???!
Studies are showing that too much sleep can be as bad as not getting enough sleep for it has the ability to disrupt the circadian rhythms of the human body. People who sleep more than the recommended eight hours a night and those who sleep less are having the same amounts of health problems so [...]
Read More..>>Chronic Nasal Obstruction and Sleep Deprivation
Getting tired and sleepy on the road while driving or doing any activity may be signs of severe nasal blockages and improper sleep disorder. The study by Japanese sleep researchers shows that people with the condition are more likely to suffer from Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) and that they are more likely to suffer from [...]
Read More..>>The Drowsy Sleeping Quiz
The incidents of accidents on the roads which are attributed to the lack of sleep are growing and the Australian road safety group has published this nifty driving guide which details and checks for signs of sleep deprivation. The ability of the human body to control sleep can only go so much that even with [...]
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