University Researchers Discuss Pros and Cons of Using Marijuana for Sleep.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Have trouble getting to sleep? University of Michigan Health has found about 50% of people using marijuana or cannabis are using it for sleep, although in the long-run doing so may not help.
Is Sleeping on the Floor Good for Your Back?
If lower back pain is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone: about one in three adults in the U.S. are affected by such aching, which often results in poor sleep. Western wellness influencers suggest that reclining on the floor could help. But is there any evidence to support the accolades given to floor sleeping?
Are Edibles Actually Good for Sleep?
About 14% of U.S. adults said they used marijuana edibles as of 2022, and research suggests many of them do so in search of better sleep. One small 2021 study of cannabis users found that more than three-quarters of them thought they slept better thanks to the drug.
Marijuana Has Mixed Results As Sleep Aid, Says University of Michigan Health Expert.
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Millions of Americans consume marijuana, studies show about half of those people use the plant to help them sleep.
A sleep psychologist at University of Michigan Health says the evidence for the drug’s effectiveness for sleep is mixed, and may even have negative effects.
Can Giving Up Alcohol Improve Your Sleep?
Alcohol may help some people fall asleep faster, but during the night it can disrupt sleep patterns, “so you’re not getting the restorative sleep you would get without alcohol,” said Aaron White, the senior scientific adviser to the director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
What Happens to Your Body if You Take Melatonin Every Night, According to a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Expert.
There’s been a significant rise in the number of adults in the U.S. who take a melatonin supplement. Considering that a whopping 50 million to 70 million American adults have a sleep disorder, it’s not surprising. Millions of Americans are literally desperate for a good night’s sleep.
Up all night: the complex relationship between work and insomnia.
Kelly White was on cloud nine when she landed her dream job, working as a full-time accountant for a government contractor. It was 2017, a year marked by this major milestone in her career. She was extra lucky — she loved both the job and her colleagues. Yet just a few months into the role, she noticed that her sleep was suffering. Some mornings, she headed into the office without having slept at all. Her mental health took a dive, and she began having panic attacks at work. White was suffering from the debilitating effects of insomnia.
Does Marijuana Actually Help with Sleep Problems?
ANN ARBOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Millions of Americans regularly use marijuana, but one of the reasons why may surprise you.
Studies find around half are using the drug to help them sleep, but is that an effective strategy?
Evidence of the drug’s effectiveness for sleep is actually mixed.
While marijuana may have benefits in the short term, in the long run, experts believe it could actually make your sleep worse.
How to Power Nap to Boost Productivity, According to a Sleep Specialist.
You take a nap during the day and when you wake up, you feel groggy and probably even more tired than before. Sound familiar? If you answered yes, chances are you aren’t power napping — you’re just napping. Regular naps tend to make you feel so groggy afterward that you regret ever taking one. Often, you might find yourself accidentally sleeping for hours and ruining your regular sleep.