Believe it or not, if your child has been bullying others or acting aggressively, sleepiness may be part of the reason. A recent study looked at 341 children in grades two to five, most of who were from low-income households, for their sleeping habits and aggressive behavior at school. Parents and teachers completed questionnaires to indicate whether or not the children bullied […]

Snoring makes you poorer – and we’re not just talking about the money your partner spends on earplugs. Though many consider snoring to be a nighttime problem, it has real consequences on your waking life, too, particularly for your wallet. New research demonstrates that chronic snorers earn less money than people with normal sleep habits. […]

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Have you noticed a family member snoring heavily or breathing irregularly while asleep? If so, he or she could have obstructed sleep apnea, which is now known to increase the risk of stroke. More than 12 million American adults are believed to have obstructed sleep apnea. Blocked airways cause shallow breathing or breathing pauses during sleep. […]

Do you sleep in the same bed with a partner who snores? That is…do you try to? When your partner’s sleep problems get so bad they become your sleep problems, here are a few solutions you can try, both alone and together. What You Can Do Drown It Out Ear plugs are an obvious (and […]

Everyone snores occasionally. However, 25% of the population are considered habitual snorers. Habitual snoring not only prevents those within hearing range from getting quality rest, it can also prevent the snorer from getting the quality of rest that they need as well. In many cases, snoring can be resolved with lifestyle changes, such as weight […]

There are plenty of products and solutions out there designed to help you stop snoring. But are they any good? Here’s a brief overview of some popular anti snoring devices, how they claim to work—and reasons why they might not. Mouthpiece, Mouth Guard The claim: Mouthpieces (also called mouth guards or jaw advancement devices), such […]

Snoring can wreak havoc on your sleep, your partner’s sleep, and can, in some cases, be a health risk. All of us snore at some point or another during sleep, which is perfectly normal. What causes snoring and what are some solutions, exercises, and remedies that may help alleviate the frequency? Is there any way […]

People of any age can snore at night, but this condition is more likely to occur in people who are overweight. As an individual gets older, the snoring is likely to get worse. Almost half of adults snore regularly, and another 25 percent of the population does so—at least occasionally. About Occasional Snoring If you […]