Items Tagged with 'SLEEP'

Do you take long naps? If so, you may have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation – an abnormal heart rhythm that can trigger serious health problems.

San Antonio — How employees choose to voice their thoughts and/or opinions at work – either positively or negatively – may affect their quality of sleep, results of a recent study show.

Chicago — If you’re unable to get more than six hours of sleep a night in the week before and after getting a vaccine, researchers say its effectiveness may be reduced – something shift workers should keep in mind.

If you struggle to get quality sleep, you may be at increased risk of heart disease, results of a recent study suggest.

Not a morning person? Researchers say a three-part regimen of substantial exercise the day before, sleeping longer and later in the morning, and eating a breakfast low in sugar and high in complex carbohydrates will help you start your day more alert and refreshed.

Tampa, FL — Job demands that are too low or too high can adversely affect workers’ sleep, say researchers, who instead recommend the Goldilocks principle of “just the right amount” to help obtain optimal sleep health.

Is getting seven hours of sleep something you can only dream of? Results of a recent study suggest that falling two hours short of the recommended limit increases your risk of developing at least two chronic diseases.

Looking to help your teen be more alert in the morning – and maybe even less moody throughout the day? Try a sleep schedule, researchers say.

Drowsy driving is responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and you’re three times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle-related crash if you’re driving tired.

Infants should sleep on their backs on flat surfaces without soft bedding, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.