Sleep Health

Sleep disorders can be one of the biggest health problems because a lack of sleep or poor quality sleep can end up affecting our overall health. There are several different sleep disorders. From those who can't sleep to those who sleep too much, this imbalance in the normal sleep cycle can lead to serious health consequences, both physical and mental.


Can't get to sleep? Complex carbohydrates mixed with a little bit of protein may help you drift into dreamland, according to experts. The perfect combo is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Peanut butter contains tryptophan, a chemical known to cause sleepiness. Use whole wheat bread for your complex carbohydrates and you will have a healthy snack as well as a good night's sleep.

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Sleep News
Relationship Between Sleep and Weight
July 9, 2006 08:02 AM
As millions of Americans move through life weary and sleep-deprived, scientists are uncovering more and more evidence that insufficient slumber may cause hormonal shifts that boost both hunger and appetite -- particularly for fat-laden carb ...
Red wine May Help You Sleep
July 6, 2006 11:32 AM
Researchers in Italy found that popular red wine grapes contain the sleep hormone melatonin. The alcohol in wine, long known to have a sedative effect, might be enhanced by melatonin in grapes. (sacbee.com) ...
Ambien Side Effects
March 15, 2006 08:59 AM
Strange behavior by insomniacs taking prescription drugs, ranging from binge eating to having sex while asleep, have raised safety questions about anti-insomnia medications such as Sanofi-Aventis’ Ambien. (MSNBC) ...
Many Couples Sleeping in Separate Beds
January 10, 2006 11:14 PM
If you and your partner sleep apart, you may be lonely, but you're not alone. According to a 2005 National Sleep Foundation survey, 23 percent of partnered adults frequently sleep solo because of their loved ...
Sleep Research Produces Baffling Paradoxes
October 31, 2005 04:35 AM
... a wealth of sleep research has regularly produced baffling paradoxes and conflicting lines of evidence about the uses, role and need for sleep. If sleep is primarily about providing mental rest, why do people's ...
Sleep Loss Has Serious Consequences
October 9, 2005 10:48 AM
With a good night's rest increasingly losing out to the Internet, e-mail, late-night cable and other distractions of modern life, a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that too little or erratic sleep may be ...