Sleep Deprivation

29 03, 2023

Understanding the relationship between sleep deprivation and addiction

2023-07-27T16:25:16+00:00March 29, 2023|Medical Conditions, Mental Health, Poor Sleep, Sleep Deprivation|

Just like more organically occurring mental health problems like anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder, substance addiction has an inexorable link to the quality of a person’s sleep. With even commonly-abused substances like cannabis causing sleep problems in more than 40% of those trying to [...]

24 02, 2023

A lack of sleep may trigger seizures in epilepsy

2023-02-24T19:23:36+00:00February 24, 2023|Featured, Medical Conditions, Poor Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders|

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring seizures. The exact cause of epilepsy is not always known, but it is thought to be related to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There is evidence to suggest that sleep can have an [...]

13 12, 2022

The surprising benefit of 4-day work weeks

2023-07-27T16:25:52+00:00December 13, 2022|Sleep Deprivation, Work|

There are many benefits when it comes to a four-day work week: Less burnout, lower emissions, reduced childcare costs. One surprising upside? More sleep. Juliet Schor, an economist and sociologist at Boston College, is tracking over 180 companies around the world as they adopt [...]

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 [...]

8 07, 2021

Does sleep deprivation make you more manly?

2023-01-18T17:20:31+00:00July 8, 2021|Men, Sleep Deprivation, Work|

Too many people boast about their ability to get by on too little sleep. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” is a popular phrase. This type of thinking—also called “sleep machismo”—contributes to a culture that glamorizes sleep deprivation. Some people may think that sleeping less [...]

3 08, 2020

Losing sleep over late-night reading

2022-07-08T16:05:40+00:00August 3, 2020|Sleep Deprivation|

Feeling sleepy, bookworms? Chances are you’re not alone. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reveals that a majority (66%) of U.S. adults report losing sleep due to reading “past their bedtime.” Before you crack open your next novel, consider [...]

2 06, 2020

How lack of sleep affects your eyesight

2023-01-18T20:52:58+00:00June 2, 2020|Sleep Apnea, Sleep Deprivation|

It can be easy to spot someone who did not get enough sleep: dark circles, puffy eyes, or drooping eyelids can be signs of a poor night’s rest. However, a lack of sleep affects more than just your appearance. Sleep is fundamental to your [...]

20 11, 2019

Binge-watching is stealing your sleep

2023-01-19T17:43:22+00:00November 20, 2019|Pop Culture, Sleep Deprivation|

The next time you stay up late to indulge in your favorite guilty-pleasure show, keep this in mind: 88% of adults report that they have lost sleep due to binge-watching. According to a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), U.S. adults [...]

12 11, 2019

Is sleep the secret to athletic success?

2023-01-18T20:57:32+00:00November 12, 2019|Exercise, Pop Culture, Sleep Deprivation|

In a best-of-seven postseason playoff, the Washington Nationals rallied to become World Series champions last month. Their secret weapon? Sleep. Since 2017, Dr. Meeta Singh, a sleep doctor, has worked with the Nationals to improve their sleep routines. With Dr. Singh’s help, the Nationals [...]

17 10, 2017

Enroll in free online event to learn about sleep deprivation

2022-08-19T18:32:41+00:00October 17, 2017|Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Deprivation|

The University of Michigan is hosting a new “Teach-Out,” Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies, which begins Monday, Oct. 23. The free, online learning experience is open to participants from around the world. The Teach-Out will enable you to learn about the epidemic of [...]

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