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Consistent Wake and Bedtimes May Prevent Mental Illness

Consistent Wake and Bedtimes May Prevent Mental Illness

Sticking to a daily routine that includes waking up and falling asleep at the same time everyday can be difficult amongst life’s chaos. Nonetheless, daily routines revolving around eating and sleeping may be more beneficial to our mental health than we realize. According to new research published in the journal eLife, staying consistent with our […]

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Mindfulness Meditation May Boost Your Sleep Quality

Mindfulness Meditation May Boost Your Sleep Quality

Shutting your brain down for sleep after an intense day of commuting, deadlines and a lengthy to-list can seem nearly impossible. While mindfulness meditation has been recommended as an overall relaxation tool, new research is highlighting its ability to help older adults with moderate sleep disturbance issues improve their sleep habits and shut-eye. Published in […]

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Depression May Predict Sleep Issues for Stroke Survivors

Depression May Predict Sleep Issues for Stroke Survivors

Sleep disturbances, or waking up in the middle of the night, is a sure sign of poor shut-eye. According to new research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference, depression is linked to nighttime sleep disturbances after surviving a stroke. The American Heart Association tells us that scientists studied a total of 282 […]

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Sleep Issues May Lead to Poor Bone Health

Sleep Issues May Lead to Poor Bone Health

According to science, sleep deprivation could negatively affect the health of bone and bone marrow. Just last year rats were used in a study, which had its findings published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine. Sleep-deprived rats had a decreased bone mineral density, which in humans would indicate osteoporosis. Also, the rats that didn’t get […]

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Naps May Protect Your Health From Sleep Loss Risks

Naps May Protect Your Health From Sleep Loss Risks

According to a new study, a short nap can do so much more than boost your energy, creativity, memory and productivity. It can help strengthen your immune system and relieve stress, especially if you are running low on snooze from the night before. Published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers […]

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