Can Sleep Deprivation Lead to Dementia?

It is often assumed that as we age, we need less sleep than the young. However, this is not the case. In fact, studies show that middle-aged people sleep less due to damage to the brain. Furthermore, many experts believe that people cannot get away with less sleep as they age.

Day and Night in the City that Never Sleeps!

This photography project takes one of the most well known and celebrated cities in the world, a city that never sleeps, and gives us, in one photo, a 24 hour look at the huge metropolitan. The photos are gorgeous and the concept is fascinating!

Don't Be Ashamed of Sleeping Naked, It's Really Healthy!

Sleeping is one of the most important activities that we perform every night, and getting just the right amount has many wonderful health benefits. However, were you aware that many of these benefits are given a boost when you sleep naked?

Having Trouble Sleeping? These 6 Apps Are For You!

Apps That’ll Give You a More Wholesome Rest Your daily night’s rest is broken up into several sleep cycles. Research has shown that repeatedly missing sleep or keeping an inconsistent sleep schedule can mess with your overall rest.

Sleeping in At the Weekend Could Prevent an Early Death

According to some recent research, getting yourself more sleep during the weekend might help to ease the health problems associated with not getting enough sleep during the week, and could even reduce the risk of an early death.

Cats Blissfully Sleep in the Most Intriguing of Places...

I often look at my cat and wish that I could while my days away sleeping as much as she does. Most cats sleep around 16 hours a day, with kittens and seniors snoozing longer than that.

Are You Experiencing Pain? Get More Sleep!

Finally, the researchers conclude that the effect of sleep deprivation can last for several days, with the individuals who got less sleep continuing to be more sensitive to pain days after getting little sleep. 3. What Conclusions Can We Make From This Study?

12 Things You Never Knew About Sleeping!

Sleep deprivation affects the young more than the old. According to studies, the energy of youth requires a lot of sleep too, and people of ages 18-24 are more strongly affected by a lack of sleep than older people are. 2. Even one hour more of sleep can help prevent traffic accidents.

The Sleep Benefits of Saffron are Now Backed by Science

Poor sleep can really feel like a curse. If you feel you’ve tried everything and would rather opt for a more natural solution, you might be excited to learn about the findings of recent research conducted in Australia’s Murdoch University (for more information on sleeping issues click here ) .

Having Trouble Sleeping? Try These Breathing Exercises

According to the American Sleep Association, insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, with 30% of American adults reporting short-term problems, and 10% experiencing chronic trouble falling or staying asleep. So, when it's hard to sleep, focusing on your breath may help.