Relationships

29 11, 2022

Sleep loss affects generosity, desire to help others

2023-02-14T17:09:02+00:00November 29, 2022|Daylight Saving Time, Featured, Poor Sleep, Relationships, Sleep Deprivation|

Why do we choose to help one another? There are many reasons. You may be an altruistic person or lending a hand may be a cultural expectation. Now, researchers are raising the possibility that sleep – or lack thereof – may be a factor [...]

11 02, 2022

For Valentine’s Day, a good night’s sleep may be the best gift

2023-01-18T17:14:26+00:00February 11, 2022|Bedroom, Relationships|

With Valentine’s Day approaching, many may be pondering traditional gift-giving strategies. Maybe it’s flowers, chocolates, or jewelry? But consider this: As we continue to endure the challenges of pandemic living, perhaps the greatest gift you could give to your partner (and yourself) is a [...]

10 02, 2020

Stop the snore, save the romance

2022-07-12T17:57:08+00:00February 10, 2020|Relationships, Sleep Apnea, Snoring|

Roses, candy, and a candlelit dinner are nice, romantic gestures that many of us partake in for Valentine's Day. In addition to these gifts, consider a lifestyle change that will benefit both you and your partner: gain control of your snoring. “While snoring is [...]

14 02, 2013

Couples who sleep together have better health

2022-07-19T20:15:47+00:00February 14, 2013|Relationships, Sleep Disorders, Women|

In honor of Valentine's Day, we're taking a look back at a University of Pittsburgh study from 2009, that found that couples who sleep together have better sleep quality and experience better health. "We discovered that these women had more restless sleep than the [...]

15 04, 2012

Getting spouses involved may improve CPAP compliance

2022-09-22T16:55:33+00:00April 15, 2012|CPAP, Relationships, Sleep Apnea|

Having a CPAP user’s spouse involved may improve adherence. A study in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine followed 23 married men who were treated with continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP is the first-line treatment for sleep apnea. The men [...]

9 06, 2010

Ability to sleep while caring for infant predicts relationship satisfaction

2022-09-30T18:01:18+00:00June 9, 2010|Parenting, Relationships|

  A couple who can sleep while caring for an infant is a couple that’s more likely to last. Results of a new study show first-time parents’ relationship satisfaction is related to the amount of sleep they get. Investigators studied 22 couples 7 weeks [...]

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