Headaches and migraines are a regular occurrence for a number of people around the globe and new studies have concluded that they could be directly linked to a variety of sleep disorders. Studies show that morning headaches could be a major indicator of potentially deadly problems in the long term.
This is according to Dr Stan Farrell, a sleep specialist with AZ-TMJ. “We go through many different stages of sleep each night,” he explained. “The most important stage that affects headaches is REM sleep, which is the dreaming state of sleep. The number of REM sleep periods that a person has each night is directly correlated with migraine headaches.”
He claimed that the people who are unable to fully sleep at night are not able to go through the correct number of REM cycles and are forced to deal with a higher chance of chronic headaches.
Dr Farrell added: “By increasing awareness about the potential underlying issues of chronic headaches, many sufferers can become aware of their sleep disorders early and receive treatment before any other issues arise.”
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Elderly men who spend less time experiencing deep sleep could be at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, a recent study has discovered.
While it’s well-known that couples will squabble over the covers during the night, it may be the case that a new invention could end these so-called “duvet wars” in the bedroom.
Two sisters were unable to get a wink of sleep when they had company in their bedrooms recently. In fact, they were forced to seek hospital treatment after being bitten over 100 times by bed bugs at a London hotel, resulting in the pair being awarded with £1,600 in compensation.
Health experts at Good Health magazine in New Zealand are sick of people complaining about their bad sleep situation, so they’ve offered advice to help people get good rest each and every night.
Whether you’re best friends with someone or not, sleeping at someone’s house requires decorum. Your sole focus should remain on being the best possible guest, says Reuters lifestyle reporter Anna Post. As such, the expert recommended a number of ways for you to be the perfect guest when sleeping in their guest bed.
New and experienced parents alike will often find it difficult to get their baby to sleep. Luckily for them, there are a number of ways that the youngest members of the family can get good rest. According to the Independent Online, it’s actually pretty easy once you establish a routine.
After a recent study revealed the importance of sleep for athletes, extra-long beds have reportedly been ordered to accommodate the Jamaican athletes attending the pre-London 2012 training camp at the University of Birmingham.
