You are here: Home » Archives for insomnia
Tag: insomnia
How Shift Work Affects Health – According to a new study, shift work has a huge impact on the health of employees and is likely to lead to obesity and sleep issues, as well as to metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Scientists from the University of Wisconsin School of […]
Read More
People with Insomnia More Sensitive to Pain – Researchers in Norway studied pain sensitivity in 10,000 adults who were participating in an ongoing public health study, and found that those who had insomnia had a greater sensitivity to pain than those who didn’t have any sleep problems. Researchers asked participants questions about sleep issues, such […]
Read More
Some Insomniacs May Be Bed-Time Procrastinators – According to a new study conducted by researchers at Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Utrecht University in The Netherlands, in some cases, insomnia could be the result of reluctance to go to bed. Researchers say that bedtime procrastination is a real problem, and define it as the […]
Read More
Snoring and sleep apnea – Snoring is sometimes a symptom of sleep apnea. Learn more about this sometimes serious sleep condition in this video. Expert: Mark Haltrecht, D.O. NSLIJ Plainview Hospital Transcript Snoring is present in up to 45 percent of Americans, and can present problems when the noise is so loud that it awakens the […]
Read More
Health Effects of Sleep Deprivation – Depriving yourself of sleep can have some serious consequences for your health and for the health of those around you. Check out this video for details. Expert: Mark Haltrecht, D.O. NSLIJ Plainview Hospital Transcript In the short term, sleep deprivation can lead to decreased performance and alertness during daily activities. […]
Read More
Alcohol and Depression – That cocktail might seem like the answer to your depression, but alcohol and depression actually go hand in hand. Find out the dangers of alcohol and depression. Expert: Tammie Lee Demler, Pharm.D., BCPP Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist Transcript You might think that alcohol makes you feel more CAREFREE, less blue. But alcohol […]
Read More
Expert: Kendra Coppey Certified by The American Council of Exercise Transcript Because the leg muscles are the largest, they store more tension than any other body part. Doing leg stretches before bed can release tension, allowing for sounder sleep. Using a wall for support, raise your right leg behind you and grab your foot […]
Read More
How to Maintain a Steady Sleep Rhythm – When your body’s clock is out of whack, your sleep will suffer. Check out this video for tips on maintaining a sleep rhythm. Expert: Mark Haltrecht, D.O. NSLIJ Plainview Hospital Transcript Circadian rhythms refer to the body’s internal clock. This “clock” is actually a small part of the […]
Read More
Diagnosing Restless Legs Syndrome – How do doctors arrive at a Restless Legs Syndrome diagnosis when some people don’t think it exists? Get details on this very real condition in this video! Expert: Suzanne Phillips, M.D. Mount Sinai Hospital Transcript There is currently no definitive diagnostic test for restless legs syndrome (RLS). For this reason, a […]
Read More
Train Yourself to Sleep Deep – To make sure you stay fresh and alert during the day, it is important to get a good night’s sleep. Learn how to train yourself to sleep deep by viewing this video. Expert: Dr. Brooke Bennis, Certified Fitness Trainer;Licensed Massage Therapist Transcript Taking a nap in the middle of the […]
Read More
Depression’s Secret Health Threats – Depressive disorders can lead to physical symptoms, like migraine and pain. Health risks like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure are connected, too. Here’s a look at what can complicate depression, and what depression complicates. Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D. Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine » Transcript […]
Read More
Follow VegRecipes4U
Connect with us on social media.