Author: Joshua Sigafus
Sleep Disorders and Substance Abuse
There are a lot of different factors that can impact our ability to sleep, and substance abuse is one of them. While many people may not think of this as a category of behavior that could hurt our quality of sleep, it is actually far more instrumental than most people realize. But first, let’s define…
Is ‘Beauty Sleep’ a Real Thing?
As it turns out, ‘beauty sleep’ might be a real thing, and not just an old adage. Sleep is undoubtedly important. We all know that the brain and the body both perform crucial maintenance during this very important down-time, and that if we fail to get enough of it, it can hurt our health and…
Sleep Groaning Versus Snoring
Humans do a lot of weird things while they sleep. You’ve no doubt heard (or possibly even experienced) people sleepwalking and/or sleep talking. Some people experience night terrors, and wake up screaming or crying. Some people randomly snack or eat while they’re asleep. Some people even have sex while they’re asleep! But what about the…
Snoring in Kids Linked to Secondhand Smoke
When we hear the term ‘secondhand smoke,’ we often think of something that isn’t really that risky. We know that smoking is bad for you, but secondhand smoke isn’t really that big of a problem, right? Well, as it turns out, nothing could be further from the truth. We already know that secondhand smoke causes…
How Your Personality Can Affect Your Sleep
Your Personality Really Can Influence How Well You Sleep Did you know that your personality might have a more profound effect on your sleep than most people realize? It’s true. We all know that humans can embody a wide range of different types of personality traits. We also know that, in our modern age, few…
Is More Sleep the Secret to Success?
Getting more sleep isn’t the first thing most people think of when trying to achieve their goals. There seems to be a common idea that less sleep is associated with more success. We tend to romanticize the idea of ‘staying up late and not sleeping’ when working on projects, when preparing for finals, when getting…
Snoring Is a Leading Cause of Divorce
Can snoring really cause divorce? We all know that snoring is an annoying problem. And at this point, you probably know that snoring can also lead to a lot of health issues. And sleep apnea, which is kind of like super-powered snoring that keeps you from breathing, is even worse! But there is another problem…
Play a Game with this Stop Snoring App
Soundly is a stop snoring app that could actually be fun What if we told you that curing snoring could be fun, with the use of a stop snoring app? Well, as it turns out, that idea could be closer to reality than a lot of people think. The University of Minnesota has been working…
Is Binge-Watching Hurting Your Sleep?
Binge-watching. We’ve all been there. With the advent of streaming shows on the Internet, we now have the capability (and the opportunity) to consume vast amounts of TV, commercial free, in one long extended sitting. It used to take an entire season to finish a TV show. You only got to watch one show per…
Does Your Dog Snore?
If you’re a dog lover and a dog owner, then you likely have a very close-knit relationship with your canine companion. Dogs truly are man’s best friend, and they have earned this title for many good reasons. They are loyal, loving, make awesome companions, and seem to be only genuinely interested in making us (humans,…
How Exercise Improves Sleep
Among its Many Benefits, Exercise Improves Sleep It’s no secret that hitting the gym, running, swimming, biking, and other physical, sport-like activities are good for us. In fact, getting plenty of exercise (and avoiding the pitfalls of a sedentary lifestyle) can do A LOT to help you stay healthy, happy, and sane. But did you…
Could Snore-Banishing Headphones Be the Key to a Better Night’s Sleep?
We’ll bet you’ve never heard of snore-banishing headphones before. If you have ever looked into anti-snoring devices, snoring solutions, or strategies for helping you to mitigate the problems caused by snoring, then you’ve doubtlessly realized that there are a ton of different products out there that can help. And now, the pool has gotten a…
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Work Performance
A lot of people don’t realize how serious of a problem sleep deprivation can be—especially where work performance is concerned. In fact, we live in a culture that almost glamorizes sleeplessness. People are expected to sleep less and work more than ever—and unfortunately, this eventually takes a toll on both the body and the mind.…
Can You Stop Snoring by Playing This Musical Instrument?
Is it possible to stop snoring by playing a musical instrument? It may not occur to most people that taking on a new musical hobby could possibly have an impact on their snoring problem—but as it turns out, it could actually do a lot of good in some cases! Specifically—in the case of the didgeridoo.…
