How Does Physical Activity Impact Sleep Architecture and Mood in Naturalistic Environments?

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Doing regular physical activity is beneficial for the mental and physical well-being of individuals of all ages. Yet, over 80% of adolescents and 27% of adults fall short of the WHO's recommended activity levels. This shortfall could clash with troubling sleep patterns, with 14.5% of

How Does Physical Activity Impact Sleep Architecture and Mood in Naturalistic Environments?2024-12-13T13:51:20-07:00

Does Less Sleep Cause More Stress to Women?

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According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health, adults need 7 or more hours of sleep each night. But, quality is just as important as quantity. Regularly getting good, restful sleep ensures you wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day. However, in

Does Less Sleep Cause More Stress to Women?2024-12-13T13:49:49-07:00

Lack of Sleep Linked to Higher Blood Pressure, Especially in Women

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A good night's sleep is a fundamental pillar of well-being. It benefits our bodies, sharpens our minds, and strengthens our immune systems. But, sleep patterns can differ between men and women. Studies are revealing a significant link between insufficient sleep and an increased risk of

Lack of Sleep Linked to Higher Blood Pressure, Especially in Women2024-12-13T13:49:50-07:00

Sleep Apnea and Late-Onset Epilepsy: Study Suggests Potential Connection in Older Adults

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Sleep apnea disrupts sleep, causing frequent breathing pauses that leave you gasping for air. It's a common condition but can be especially challenging for older adults.  Adding to the concern, epilepsy, which causes seizures, also becomes more likely as we age.  A new study suggests

Sleep Apnea and Late-Onset Epilepsy: Study Suggests Potential Connection in Older Adults2024-12-13T13:53:48-07:00

Hypersomnolence Survey Helps Identify Pediatric Patients Earlier

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Hypersomnolence is defined as excessive sleeping and may or may not have underlying conditions or co-morbidities. It is one of the many sleep disorders treated at The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona, where we work with patients as young as two years old. There

Hypersomnolence Survey Helps Identify Pediatric Patients Earlier2024-12-13T13:49:50-07:00

Study Shows Hard Workouts Before Bed Don’t Improve Sleep

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If you’ve been going hard at the gym before bed, hoping to tire yourself out, research shows that this strategy doesn’t work. Instead, if you have trouble falling and staying asleep, The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona has a variety of ways to help

Study Shows Hard Workouts Before Bed Don’t Improve Sleep2024-12-13T13:49:50-07:00

Adolescents, Smartphones, and Activity Before & During COVID

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A recent article in the International Journal of School Health analyzed smartphone usage, physical activity, quality of life, and sleep patterns in adolescents before and during “COVID confinement.” Unsurprisingly, there were behavioral changes noted among youth during the pandemic, and researchers wanted to know how

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Less Quality Sleep Linked to More “Bad” Belly Fat

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The Mayo Clinic released a study that showed a lack of good sleep mixed with easy access to food will increase calorie consumption—and the “bad” kind of belly fat that is connected to a myriad of co-morbidities. The Insomnia and Sleep Institute of Arizona is

Less Quality Sleep Linked to More “Bad” Belly Fat2024-12-13T13:49:51-07:00