Pink Noise Can Improve Sleep Better Than White Noise And Also Improve Memory
There is a treatment to stimulate sleep based on white noise. This is the noise heard when the TV or the radio is on a non-transmitting channel and is a mix of different frequencies. Pink noise is similar but less intrusive, and it can even improve memory. It increases Slow Wave Activity (SWA) and can improve memory retention. Check how it sounds. Additional information click here.
Insomnia And Sleep Apnea Frequently Occur In The Same Person
Insomnia is the difficulty in sleeping at night, while sleep apnea is the interruption of breathing during sleep. These are the most common sleep disorders, and a study has found that these disorders frequently occur in the same person, calling it Complex Insomnia. Patients have a poor quality of life due to daytime sleepiness, fatigue, difficulty to focus and concentrate and irritability. Click here for more info.
Sleep Trackers Can Report Incorrect Results And Lead To Sleep Anxiety
Sleep trackers are supposed to keep track of the sleep and help improve it. However, these devices also set up personalized goals to wake up energized, like a minimum number of hours to sleep. If these goals are not met, the sleep tracker will be a cause for anxiety instead of promoting sleep. In other cases, the tracker will report poor sleep even though the person effectively had a deep and restful night. More details click here.
Sleep Therapy Addresses The Cause Of Poor Sleeping
Sleeping pills are a way to deal with poor sleep but do not address the cause of it. One treatment is called CBT, or cognitive behavior therapy, in which the brain and body are retrained for a better sleep. It focuses on the sleep-disturbing factors and lifestyle adaptations, such as dealing with a new job or a newborn. Additional info click here.
Melatonin Is Good For Treating Jet Lag, Not For Prolonged Use
Many people take melatonin as a natural alternative to sleeping pills. Melatonin is a neurotransmitter that informs the body that it is time to sleep and its production is related to light cycles. However, research says that melatonin must be taken as a short-term solution until the mind related the sleep cycle to the light cycle. This makes it an ideal treatment for jet-jag, in which one travels to different time zones. Click here for more details.
Biphasic Sleep Can Optimize Sleep Time And Treat Insomnia
It Consists In Dividing Sleep Into Two Phases
According to researchers, people had a different sleeping pattern before the industrial revolution. The 8-hour sleep was a result of the invention of the electric light, which allowed to have a continuous sleep phase. But before the invention of artificial lighting, people slept in two phases, separated by one hour, which is called biphasic sleep. The core sleep lasted 3 to 4.5 hours, while the secondary sleep lasted 90 minutes. In the best case, the sum of both phases is a little more than half of the 8 hours of recommended sleep. This has been documented in various cultures. Researchers state that this change of sleep pattern is the cause of insomnia, anxiety, and other health conditions associated with modern life. Applying biphasic sleep would interfere with work in the office, but there are ways to adapt it to everyday life. Additional details click here.
Snoring Sounds Causes Negative Health Effects On The Snorer’s Partners
Studies Have Shown That It Results In A Higher Blood Pressure
Snoring affects the snorer and his partner. The snorer suffers from lower brain oxygenation, has a higher cardiovascular risk, and other serious health issues. The snorer’s partner will also have continuous sleep interruptions because of the noise, and the consequences of sleep deprivation. However, a study has shown that there might be even worse consequences for the snorer’s partner, leading to an increase on blood pressure and other health conditions related to it, such as an increase of risk for stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease, among others. The study also included persons that are exposed to airport noises, which also interrupted their sleep. Click here for more information.
