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Sleep, those precious hours that often get cut short in the midst of our busy, over-scheduled, over-stressed lives could be the real culprit behind our nation’s obesity epidemic. According to new research, sleep is just as important as diet and exercise when it comes to weight loss. Here’s why.
Reported in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, researchers touted the benefits of sleep and how a lack of it can contribute to our waistlines: More
For most of us, sleep is just that thing that happens between busy nights and even busier mornings. Sometimes, it’s that thing that we don’t get enough of. Most often, it’s that thing we think we can skip out on and still be fine (provided we get enough coffee). Journalist David K. Randall used to feel the same way–until a sleepwalking episode made him realize that there’s a lot we don’t know about our behavior during the wee hours. More
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Arianna Huffington was right. Napping does make everything better. This image from DailyInfographic.com now shows you all the positive effects napping has on one’s work performance and health in general. More
This morning, the New York Times gave business people everywhere a little separation anxiety when they suggested that we all step away from their tech devices. Then, our sister-site Blisstree spelled out how late-night web-surfing and cable-browsing can lead to depression. It all started adding up to a very clear picture: We need to take a break from technology. And while I appreciate all the research and information that went in to those articles, I could’ve figured that out without reading a single word. How am I so knowledgeable? More
We’re all guilty of it: There’s a Law & Order: SVU marathon on and, even though you’ve seen every episode, Â you stay up well past a reasonable hour and eventually nod off in front of the TV. Or maybe it’s falling down a Google rabbit hole, hunting for the perfect one-piece swimsuit, only to get down on yourself because all the models are Photoshopped within an inch of their lives. Whatever the activity, your late-night screen time may be making you depressed, according to a new study by researchers at Ohio State University. But it’s not because of what you watch or do–it’s just the fact that you do it. More
It’s not news that sleep deprivation may make you stressed, but a new study says that lack of sleep may actually have the same effect on your immune system as stress. If you’re confused, this means that sleep deprivation can affect your body negatively, in the same way that stress does. Basically, not sleeping = stress = a compromised immune system = even more motivation to get your nightly zzzs. At least, according to this study. More
Yet another modern-day syndrome is plaguing Americans, say researchers: excessive daytime sleepiness. (Must be why those 24-hour energy drinks won’t go away.) And they say the two main causes are a) being fat, and b) being sad. Which means…you can’t solve this problem with sleep! Because you’re fat! Other studies have linked obesity to sleep apnea (a sleep disorder that causes disturbed sleep and, likely, a resulting drowsiness), but this one doesn’t actually prove how depression or obesity actually cause a midday dip in wakefulness; it just leaps to yet another conclusion that being fat and sad are probably the reason that the rest of your life sucks. More
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Which would you rather have: good sleep or good sex? This is the dilemma that many couples are facing when it comes time to buy a new mattress. It seems that sales of those super-plush mattresses are on the rise, and with good reason–we sleep better on them. But, according to a recent Barron’s report, they also have a serious downside–bad sex. More
Several studies have highlighted the impact of too-little sleep on hormones, blood sugar levels, and metabolism (none of which are good), but new research says it could also have a big impact on obesity genes. And again, all signs point to the same old advice: Get more sleep. It may not be able to wipe away fat genes, but it can give you a serious edge on managing them. More
No matter what kind of health or beauty goals you have, one of the most consistent recommendations from experts across the board is to get more sleep. And the benefits aren’t limited to better skin or feeling slightly more alert in the morning; they also include a lower risk of diabetes and obesity, according to a new study. More
If you find that you are spending more and more money for the perfect under-eye concealer, or treatments to combat puffiness in your face, you should look at the root causes. In my practice I have found that the culprit behind those dark circles and puffy eyes can range from thyroid problems to food allergies. Here are some solutions to the five common causes More
You don’t have to be one of the 70 million Americans who suffer from a sleep disorder to wish for ways to sleep better. Between heavy work loads that keep many of us up late, the lure of late-night TV, and our social lives, we may skimp on shut-eye…and then wonder why we’re tossing and turning when we finally do hit the sack. This week is National Sleep Awareness Week, so let’s take this opportunity to be aware of why exactly a good night’s rest is so important–and learn some non-drug-related ways to sleep better. More
