Sleep news: THIS could be the real reason for your insomnia

It’s defined as the inability to get to sleep or remain asleep, and is often attributed to psychological reasons, such as stress. But new research has found it could actually be due to genetics instead. In a study, published in the journal Nature Genetics, researchers have found – for the first time – that there […]

Patriot star on his shock preparation for PTSD role: 'I looked at insomnia and not eating'

He assumes a “non-official cover” at a Midwestern industrial piping firm to help him carry out his mission but it doesn’t go to plan.  Suffering from Post Traumatic Street Disorder (PTSD), John struggles to keep his personal and work life separate but he often becomes confused and he soon spirals out of control.  Speaking about […]

Insomnia UPDATE: This is why SEX might be the reason behind your lack of sleep

Making love could be preventing you from getting a good night’s rest. The reason for this is that exercise just before bed will stop you drifting off.  This is because your heart rate will increase making you too hot to sleep. Despite the fact that sex releases hormones that help you relax, rigorous sex can […]

Remote workers at risk for more stress, insomnia – UN study

No aggravating commute, no annoying office mates. What’s not to like about telework? Higher levels of stress and sleep disruption compared to office workers, according to a United Nations labor study. For its newly-released report,“Working anytime, anywhere: The effects on the world of work,” the UN International Labour Organization gathered data from 15 nations regarding […]