Sleep Your Way To Health

World Sleep Day is held every year on March 18th, with a view to raise awareness about the merits of sleeping well for a healthy life. The theme for this year (2011) is promoting healthy sleep for all ages. Sleep is a basic human need—a crucial component of healthy living,...

Chronic Insomnia: Treat it with Online CBT

Having sleepless nights, let your PC treats you. It will elevate the cure for insomniacs. "In a recent study posted on today’s issue of Sleep journal, it features a demo of online cognitive behavioral therapy as it improves chronic insomnia, daytime fatigue and boosts sleep...

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.

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...