Monthly Archives: September, 2010

Noisy sleepers putting their relationships at risk

September 28th, 2010 | 1 Comment

The hundreds of thousands of people in the UK that snore may be putting their relationship at risk according to a new study. One in twenty people from the study said they have to sleep in a separate room because their partner snores or moves around too much, and one in... Read on ›

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Sleep products we can’t believe someone actually thought of

September 26th, 2010 | No Comments

Have you ever been watching an infomercial or shopping online and seen something that made you think “what possessed someone to make that” or “who the heck would use one of those”?  Well that’s exactly what we thought when we came across these weird sleep-related products today… The Inflatable Sleep Coat... Read on ›

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Odd things people do in their sleep…

September 23rd, 2010 | No Comments

There’s no denying that sleep disorders are serious for those that suffer from them…but some of them are just so strange that it’s hard to believe they are actually real!  Here’s 5 of the most interesting we’ve come across: Bruxism – a condition where the sufferer grinds their teeth and clenches... Read on ›

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More proof that exercise helps with sleep

September 22nd, 2010 | No Comments

We have previously posted about the effects of aerobic exercise on people with sleep problems, and another study has just been released that again proves exercise aids sleep. A study conducted on middle aged women (a high risk group for insomnia) by respected sleep clinician and researcher Dr Phyllis Zee has... Read on ›

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Risk of early grave for men that can’t sleep

September 15th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Some frightening news for male insomnia sufferers – you are 4 times more likely to die young than men that sleep well. In a recently published study at Pennsylvania State College in the US, 741 men with an average age of 50 were monitored over a 14 year time period.  At... Read on ›

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Sleep-related laugh of the day

September 13th, 2010 | No Comments

Thanks to Furious Fanboys. Share you sleep-related laugh of the day with the Sleepio Community

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Australian study links lack of sleep to mental illness

September 7th, 2010 | No Comments

A new Australian study has identified an important link between lack of sleep and mental illness in young adults. The connection between low levels of sleep and physological problems has long been speculated, but this study of 20,000 17-24 year olds has provided conclusive evidence of the connection. According to the lead... Read on ›

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New drugs can reset the human body clock

September 5th, 2010 | No Comments

Many of us know the feeling of a disrupted body clock, usually from jet lag or working night shift.  It can be very difficult to get back into a normal routine and get the restful sleep you need. However, there may be a solution in sight for this common problem,... Read on ›

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