A new study released by the Mental Health Foundation and based on figures from our Great British Sleep Survey, shows that up to 30% of Brits suffer from insomnia. While sleep problems are often considered a “minor irritation”, this report highlights that sleep disorders put sufferers at significantly greater risk of developing... Read on ›
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Mental Health Foundation report reveals impact of poor sleep on health and happiness
January 27th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Posted in Great British Sleep Survey, Insomnia Information, Sleep News | Tagged: deprivation, insomnia, Mental Health Foundation, report, Science, Sleep News
Worried about your weight? You need a good night’s sleep.
July 6th, 2010 | No Comments
We all know a balanced diet and exercise are essential in maintaining a healthy weight, but now women need to add plenty of sleep to that list as well. New research published in the International Journal of Obesity shows females that don’t sleep well are more likely to gain weight than... Read on ›
Posted in Interesting..., Science, Sleep News | Tagged: insomnia, report, sleep, weight gain
Lack of sleep and health problems.
September 9th, 2008 | No Comments
A recent UCLA study has shown that loss of sleep has physiological effects on the body, as well as psychological and emotional impact. Loss of sleep, even for a few hours during the night, can prompt one’s immune system to turn against healthy tissue and organs, UCLA scientists have found, based... Read on ›
Posted in Science | Tagged: inflammation, report, Science, study, UCLA