For some people, sleep just comes naturally and they have no problems. For others, sleep can be a struggle and it takes a real effort to get enough. If the latter sounds like your situation, here are the sleep mistakes you need to avoid… We recently came across this article which... Read on ›
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Are you making these sleep mistakes?
December 29th, 2010 | No Comments
Posted in Sleep news | Tagged: deprivation, Insomnia, sleep
Caffeine causes sleep problems in children
December 22nd, 2010 | No Comments
Most of us love a caffeine kick, especially in the morning to get the day going…but it seems us adults aren’t the only ones. A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that 75% of children surveyed consumed caffeine on a daily basis, and the more caffeine the children... Read on ›
Posted in Sleep news, Sleep science | Tagged: children, food, sleep
Beauty sleep really does make you more attractive
December 20th, 2010 | No Comments
“Tired? Turns out you’re probably ugly too…” Well, that headline from an Australian newspaper really says it all! A recent Swedish study compared photos of people when they were well-rested with photos of them when they were sleep deprived. These photos were shown to a group of untrained participants, who consistently judged... Read on ›
Posted in Sleep news, Sleep science | Tagged: deprivation, sleep, Sleep science
Which country is the most sleep deprived?
November 12th, 2010 | No Comments
Our Great British Sleep Survey has shown that us Brits don’t all sleep very well, but a recent global study has shown that American, French and Taiwanese people are the most sleep deprived. The study by Amsterdam-based Philips Center for Health and Well-Being found that stress and staying up late were... Read on ›
Posted in Sleep news, Sleep science | Tagged: deprivation, sleep, Sleep news, Sleep science
What happens to Katy Perry when she’s tired?
November 11th, 2010 | No Comments
Lack of sleep affects us all in different ways. Some people get emotional, some people turn into blank-eyed, monosyllabic zombies. And Katy Perry, well she’s just a bitch… “If I don’t get eight hours of sleep a night, I’m a bitch,” Katy recently said in an interview. Thanks for sharing, Katy. For... Read on ›
Posted in Sleep news | Tagged: celebrities, deprivation, sleep
Teen sleep patterns may predict mental illness
November 1st, 2010 | No Comments
Teenagers with poor sleeping patterns may be at risk of mental illness later in life, according to an Australian doctor. Dr Naomi Rogers from the University of Sydney’s Brain & Mind Research Institute has studied sleep-wake cycles, and circadian rhythms, of young people with depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Her studies have... Read on ›
Posted in Sleep news, Sleep science | Tagged: children, sleep, Sleep science
Crazy guy stays awake for 40 days!
October 25th, 2010 | No Comments
Crazy really is the only word we have to describe US photographer Tyler Shields, who claims he has just stayed awake for 40 days straight! There’s not a whole lot of information (or evidence for that matter) on Tyler’s epic quest, but apparently the LA based photographer skipped out on sleep... Read on ›
Posted in Insomnia, Sleep news | Tagged: deprivation, sleep, sleep art
Time to see the doctor about your snoring…?
October 6th, 2010 | No Comments
If you have a snoring problem, you and your partner are probably both missing out on the good night’s sleep you need. We recommend you take the Great British Sleep Survey for some tips to help you sleep better, then consult with your GP for treatment. (Thanks to CSL Cartoonstock)
Posted in Insomnia, Sleep news | Tagged: cartoon, sleep
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 ›
Posted in Sleep news | Tagged: funny, pillows, sleep, snoring, Strange but true
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 ›
Posted in Sleep news | Tagged: sleep, Strange but true
