Mobile Phones Interrupt Sleep Patterns

A recent study suggests that research radiation from mobile phones can cause insomnia, headaches, and confusion. Using a mobile phone before going to bed could stop you getting a decent night's sleep, reports a new survey. According to research funded by the Mobile...

Body clock 'control switch' found

"Researchers say they have identified the chemical switch that controls the genetic mechanism regulating people's internal body clocks. Although the process involves complex genes, the whole mechanism is controlled by a single amino acid - a building block of protein - they...

Postmenopause Insomnia Related to Higher Body Temperature

Altered levels of both sex hormones and gonadotropins may contribute to sleep disturbance in older postmenopausal women, according to a study published in the December 1 issue of the journal Sleep.

Do the High Priced TempurPedic & Hastens really Make You Sleep Better?

The TempurPedic mattresses (which sell for up to $8,000) started the trend of luxury mattresses with a promise of a more blissful sleep. Hastens brand sells for ever higher. But do these ultra-high-priced mattresses really get you to sleep better...Scientifically, there is no...

Mild brain injuries linked to sleep disorders

Experiencing a mild traumatic brain injury may increase the risk of developing a sleep disorder, and a good portion of these appear to be based on disturbances in the body's normal circadian rhythm, according to the results of a new study.

Sleep Like A Baby Again

It is so difficult to sleep well.  Isn't this ironic? WE all came into this world and sleep was the most easiest thing to do then.  But now, more than 2/3 of the world population finds that sleeping can be difficult from time to time.  Lets all learn to sleep...

Scientists find a 'cure' for insomnia

"LOG JAM: If you were wondering why the Government has banned drivers from talking on mobiles – well now there's some scientific research to back it up. A US team claims to have found a 'bottleneck in the brain' which explains why people struggle to do two things at once....

Insomniacs Rejoice: Club Stauff Open Round the Clock

"While this post pretty much pertains only to Queen’s students and staff, it’s interesting to note that Stauffer Library on main campus is now open 24/7. For the remainder of the exam period (until December 21st) you’ll be able to study or socialize your...

Sleepless nights can cause worse problems than grumpiness

"Confession time: My husband has actually uttered the words "I'd rather take a nap than have sex." Is our marriage on the rocks? No, like 75 percent of adults, our problem is sleep -- he has insomnia; I snore. We seem to be too busy to get enough sleep. On average, Americans...

Sleep troubles - what to do?

Questallia's answer for a reader who has sleep troubles

How To Improve Your Sleep

"Tossing and turning for hours, with your eyes wide open, while everyone else is sleeping peacefully is a most undesirable experience. Still, sporadic insomnia lasting a few days is not uncommon, and it is generally related to stress and the ups and downs of life. When...

How can you tell you have sleep disorders?

Scientists from Rush University can help you diagnose your sleep troubles.