Here’s some gut-wrenching news: Getting less than eight hours of shut-eye every night could be contributing to your beer belly. Published in the journal Sleep Medicine, a new study explores the link between sleep deprivation and visceral fat — dangerous belly fat that builds up around vital organs and has been tied to metabolic disease and … Read more
Had a ruff night’s sleep? A new study published in the journal Human-Animal Interactions has shown that people with dogs are more likely to suffer from a sleep disorder. Cat ownership was also associated with sleep issues, but not to the extent that dog owners experience. Researchers acknowledged that while pets may have a relaxing … Read more
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
Don’t want an infection? Catch some Z’s — but not too many. A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry concluded that a full night’s sleep can be an effective way to ward off sicknesses — but it turns out you can have too much or too little of a good thing. Scientists at the University … 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
If you struggle to feel rested after sleep, you may benefit from this shuteye accessory. Wearing an eye mask to sleep will help you feel more alert the next day, according to a study published in the journal Sleep. Researchers found that the simple hack of blocking out as much light as possible will boost … Read more
An Australian man living in Norway has clocked more than 14 million views on a clip that shows about a dozen babies sleeping outside in their strollers in freezing temperatures. Olly Bowman, 22, from Sydney, shared the TikTok about a week ago but the “unusual” act continues to attract thousands of comments sparking a conversation about the … Read more
You’d be working on your “night cheese.” A new study looks to prove that eating cheese before bed can cause nightmares. The study — undertaken by Sleep Junkie — is looking for five American testers to slice their way through several types of cheeses every week, asking the participants to record their dreams and nightmares. … Read more
A group of researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health evaluated the American Heart Association’s recently expanded metric — which now includes sleep as it relates to cardiovascular disease risk. The study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association provided evidence that sleep plays an important role when it comes to heart health. “Our … Read more
The definition of guilty pleasure, as per the word nerds over yonder at Merriam Webster is, “something pleasurable that induces a usually minor feeling of guilt.” Examples of guilty pleasures include but are not limited to booze, processed foods, Nora Ephron movies, UGG boots, eating in bed, everything on the Lifetime Network, wearing pajamas all … Read more
The secret to hot sex is never sleeping with your spouse. A mother of four says she and her husband maintain a “passionate and spicy” sex life because they sleep in separate beds. Orthodox Jew Miriam Ezagui, 36, also abstains from being intimate with husband Aron, 35, for two weeks of the month due to … Read more
Getting more sleep may be better than having extra money in the bank when it comes to increasing happiness, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 adults examined the connection between happiness and sleep, revealing that 40% of those who are “very happy” with their lives are more likely to get “excellent” sleep. Although 72% … Read more
A Redditor and mother of two has drawn the line on taking calls from her husband right before their kids’ bedtime. The mom, who goes by the Reddit username “musa895,” recently sought advice in the “Am I the A—–e” (AITA) subreddit after declining her husband’s calls when he phoned the kids to close to their “lights out.” … Read more
She’s on the naughty list — and she doesn’t care who knows it. An unashamed mistress says the festive season is the busiest time of year as married men clamor to have sex with her before heading home to their wives. Gweneth Lee, 50, meets her paramours on a British website set up for “illicit … 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 unconventional sleeping arrangement would surely be a nightmare for some. A mom is raising eyebrows after admitting she shares a bed with her 10-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. Bernie Watkins, 49, says she’s unashamed of her family’s unorthodox habit and believes it’s the reason why she shares such a close bond with her kids, … Read more
If you’re hitting the snooze button in the mornings, it might be because you’re chronically tired. A study published in the journal Sleep suggests that those who use an alarm clock to wake up are more tired than those who wake up naturally. It’s the “first time” snoozing was “studied in a large population, according … Read more
Always wake up feeling groggy? There’s a solution to that. Scientists believe they found a foolproof three-step formula to turn sluggishness into a refreshed morning feeling. Though it’s only three factors, some might find it a little difficult, considering it involves exercise and avoiding sugar. Researchers at the University of California believe the key to … 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