sleep

Daydreaming While Reading Jonathan Crary’s 24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep

Edward Curtin “Sleep that knits up the raveled sleave of care, The death of each day’s life, sore labor’s bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast.” Shakespeare, Macbeth People often laugh when I tell them that I go to sleep at 8:15 P.M.  They laugh harder when I say …

Covid 2022 summer wave should be a rallying war cry – but is it? [Video]

While the world rightfully and stubbornly insists on returning life to normal, there is a significant wave of COVID-19, the Wonder Disease of the Great Reset, afflicting millions of people worldwide. This is not an idle statement. While the statistical reports show only a moderate wave, personal experience suggests that the reason the wave looks […]

Could This Sleeping Issue Actually Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that causes a person to briefly and repeatedly stop breathing in his or her sleep. You may not know this, but the issue may actually lead to numerous health ailments, with one recent study finding that obstructive sleep apnea appears to increase one’s odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Yikes.

Surprising? Sleep is Essential for Making a Good Impression

If you’re the friend who likes to cut out a little early to make sure you get enough sleep, some may consider you a lightweight; but there’s a good chance you look better than your night owl pals. A study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science suggests that not getting enough winks can affect your appearance, and not just how baggy your eyes look.

Even Mild Sleep Problems Linked to Hypertension in Women

Women who struggle to fall asleep or who have other sleep problems are at an increased risk for high blood pressure. In fact, it only takes mild sleep problems for a “significant” increase in hypertension risk, even if women are able to sleep a healthy dose of 7-9 hours. [1]
As many as 50 to 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder and up to 30% of Americans occasionally struggle with insomnia, according to the American Sleep Foundation (ASF).

Night Owls Have Greater Health Risks, but Solutions Do Exist

Life isn’t always easy for night owls (one who often stays up late at night). They’re not the ones to hop out of bed early in the morning and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. Unfortunately, being a night owl comes with some other harsh realities, too, including a greater risk of health problems not necessarily faced by morning people.

Loneliness Could be a Sign You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep

Not getting enough sleep can cause a slew of health problems that generally are aware of, but research suggests it may cause a couple of other conditions you wouldn’t normally associate with sleep deprivation: loneliness and isolation.
What’s more, your lack of sleep doesn’t just affect you; sleep-related loneliness can be “contagious,” proving that the old saying “misery loves company” is entirely accurate.