Half of Americans who live with their partner are willing to channel their inner Lucy and Desi … by sleeping in separate beds. A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who live with a partner discovered that 49% would be willing to try sleeping in a separate bed as a way to get better rest, … Read more
It isn’t eas-zzz to stop snoring — and a majority of loud sleepers will do whatever it takes to stop waking the house, a new study reveals. The top strategies to beat snoring include using extra pillows, drinking water before bed – and putting a tennis ball in your pajamas to stop you from lying … Read more
This is your brain on sleep deprivation. A shortage of shut-eye can lead to visible aging of the cerebrum, according to a new study — giving a whole new meaning to beauty sleep. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, scientists observed that one night of complete sleep deprivation in some cases caused significant changes in brain structure, … Read more
She doesn’t sleep, she hibernates. A UK woman has dubbed herself a “real-life Sleeping Beauty” due to her unusual condition, which causes her to sleep up to 22 hours a day. “I can’t be woken up once I’m asleep,” Joanna Cox, 38, told SWNS of her unusual condition. “I wake up not knowing what day … Read more
Turns out humans could use a little hibernation in the winter. A study published Friday in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Neuroscience found that in the winter, people with sleep deficiencies experience longer REM (rapid eye movement) sleep — a stage of deep sleep associated with dreaming and memory — compared to warmer months because … Read more
She has a point. Eileen Li, an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist from Connecticut, claims the trick to combating drowsiness and fatigue could be simpler than you think. She recommends pressing a “reset button” between your nose and upper lip to “stimulate alertness.” In a new Instagram video, Li demonstrates how to activate the acupuncture spot known … Read more
Little darlin’, it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter — and stepping outside on a cloudy or overcast day might be the answer to getting a good night’s sleep. A new study published in the Journal of Pineal Research found soaking up even a little bit of sun can help improve a person’s sleep pattern. … Read more
This couple’s sex life is — literally — a dream come true. A woman has revealed her husband’s “embarrassing” sexual secret — and no, it’s not outlandishly kinky. Using the alias “Rachel” during a recent interview with Healthy-ish, she claimed that her husband, “Nick,” experiences “sexsomnia,” initiating sexy time while he’s actually still sound asleep. … Read more
People who snore may have an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans each year; presenting as loud snoring, gasping and daytime sleepiness. The symptoms are due to an obstruction of people’s airways when they sleep, resulting in stopping people from … Read more