Our Brains Take Out The Trash As We Sleep
Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center have found another reason why sleep is so important to our brains. During sleep, a waste-flushing system in the brain, called the glymphatic system, is 10 times more active than during periods of wakefulness. As we sleep, brain cells shrink in size by 60% to allow for […]
The Official Treatment Recommendations for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder that plagues more than 18 million adults. Official treatment recommendations were released on Sept. 23rd and point to two solid, complimentary approaches: Lose weight and undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, the recommendations were created b y the […]
Excited to Be Awake? How It Affects Sleepiness
Too excited to fall asleep? You aren’t just imagining it. A recent study is supporting the idea that subjective sleepiness is influenced by the quality of experiences right before bed time. This may explain why it’s so difficult to get to bed when you’re engrossed in a page-turning book. Researchers from the University of Texas […]
Binge Drinking Impacts Sleep For Older Adults
Binge drinking raises the risk for numerous health problems, including alcohol poisoning, injuries, heart risks and liver disease. Defined as having four or more drinks in one occasion, for two or more days a week, frequent binge drinking is linked with insomnia symptoms in adults age 55 and older. Although binge drinking is considered an […]
Depression Linked with Sleep Breathing Problems
According to a study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breathing problems during sleep may increase the risk of depression. The researchers used data collected from 9,714 adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is an ongoing study conducted by the CDC. The study participants […]
Occupational Impact on Sleep Habits
According to new research from Britain’s Sleep Council, the key to a good night’s sleep may just be connected to your salary. The survey states that 83% of people earning more than $116,000 US, reported sleeping well most nights versus 73% nationwide at all income levels. This means that people who are considered “wealthy” are […]
Enjoy Your Bedtime Snack Without Guilt
It is possible to satisfy your craving before bed without packing on additional pounds. Just make sure the total amount of calories you burn isn’t less than the calories you eat. This means skip the ice cream and choose a better snack that won’t impair your quality of sleep and add to your midsection. Avoid […]
Prostate Cancer Linked With Trouble Sleeping
A new study suggests that men who have problems falling and staying asleep may be at a higher prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the leading concerns for men and sleep may become a potential target for intervention to lower the risk for prostate cancer. The study included 2,102 men between the ages 67 […]
The Guide To Waking Up With More Energy
Some mornings can make you feel like you didn’t sleep at all especially, on Mondays. Try these tips to fight the temptation of pulling the sheets over your head and wake up feeling energized. Eat A High-Protein Breakfast. The protein you eat will be converted into dopamine, which energizes you. Say yes to meat, poultry, […]
Sleep Deprivation Imbalances Fat-Regulating Hormones
Research shows it only takes one night of sleep deprivation to increase cravings for junk food and decrease rational eating decisions in the frontal cortex. After a poor night of sleep, bad food choices like doughnuts, chips and chocolate bars can easily become your go-to items. Those decisions will you on a downward spiral […]
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