Sleep Problems affect about 40+ Americans, and with the current state of the economy, its most likely going to increase in the near future.  More and more people are turning to prescription sleep aids to help catch up on their ZZZs without fully understanding the effects that they can have on their body.
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The human brain, the most complex unit in the world, is severely affected when it is deprived of sleep.  When sleeping problems occur certain parts of the brain, such as the frontal lobe, performed less appropriately and saw more difficulties in functionality.  This statement shouldn’t be a big surprise to anyone because when lack of sleep is apparent, the body functions completely differently. 
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Sleeping problems and related studies are starting to become more common these days with multiple discoveries pointing towards serious health concerns.  Sleeping has an extremely tight bond with the overall health of people, which is why it has become such an important topic to research in the medical field.  Lack of sleep has been linked to health concerns such as obesity, heart disease, increased blood pressure and now, diabetes.
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How many times a week do you wake up feeling groggy and weak?  If your answer is two or more times a week then you need to fix your sleep schedule.  What happens on those days when you feel groggy?  Well, usually they end up being really long days, especially if you’re at work.  Plus, waking up on the wrong foot can have a really negative effect on your performance throughout he day.
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The New Year is right around the corner and neutralizing a potentially harmful sleeping problem should be at the top of many people’s resolution list.  A recent study conducted in Canada showed that people with the REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) can develop serious neurological diseases such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
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You are probably already aware of the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, but this recent article in Family Health reiterates the value of sleep, as well as the danger of sleeping problems. 
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Here is yet another reason that sleeping problems can have serious long term repercussions - researchers at the National Cancer Institute have reported that women who consistently slept less than seven hours a night have a 47% higher risk of cancer.
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A recent study performed by researchers at the National Cancer Institute has linked sleep deprivation to an increased risk of cancer, Reuters Health Information reports.  The study shows that a consistent sleeping problem (regularly sleeping less than seven hours a night) can lead to a 47% higher chance of developing cancer later in life.
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As always, here are our favorite sleep related articles and blog posts this week:

Calorie Lab discusses how sleep and sleep drugs affect weight gain.
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Loss of sleep due to sleep disorders has been linked with the likelihood of various other diseases like heart disease, obesity, diabetes and depression. But now, lack of sleep for women could create additional dangers. The findings from a new study done in Japan suggest that women who get less than 6 hours of sleep a night may have up to a 60% increased chance of developing breast cancer.
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