Mental health relies on quality rest, new research confirms. A good night’s sleep can do wonders for well-being. Folks who report being well-rested exhibit better cognitive functioning (the ability to focus, learn new information, and retrieve knowledge from memory), self-control, … Continue reading
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7 Things to Help You Sleep Better
FROM THE WEBMD ARCHIVES Sleep is an important part of every person’s life. When you don’t get enough sleep, your body eventually stops working properly. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that adults should get about seven or more … Continue reading
Sleep Helps Protect Against Dementia, According To Recent Study
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk mostly depends on factors like genetics. But new research shows rest can be a good prevention strategy. New research suggests getting sufficient sleep may help curb dementia risk later in life. The bulk of the … Continue reading
How To Overcome A Lack Of Sleep
A lack of sleep leads to memory problems, inability to make plans, poor decision-making and a general brain fog. Just ten minutes of mindfulness helps the mind and body recover from sleep deprivation, new research finds. Failing to get 7-8 … Continue reading
Poor Sleep Linked to Weight Gain
in 2-year smartphone sleep tracking study Not sleeping enough or getting a bad night’s sleep over and over makes it hard to control your appetite. And that sets you up for all sorts of health problems, including obesity, heart … Continue reading
How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep Right Now
“Doesn’t it feel like the zombie apocalypse?” I recently asked my boyfriend. We were taking our daily sanity stroll when suddenly the sleep-deprived eyes peeking over surgical masks started to feel extra eerie. I may have even traumatized a small … Continue reading
If You’re Not Sticking To A Regular Sleep Schedule, You’re Hurting Your Health, Study Says
Ok, I admit it. I often stay up late on weekends, catching up on TV or seeing friends, then decadently allow myself to slumber for hours past my regular wake-up time the next morning. To a diehard night owl like … Continue reading
Seeking Better Sleep Under a Weighted Blanket
Toddlers have long used “blankies” to help them feel secure, dry tears, and fall asleep quickly. Now, some adults with insomnia, depression, and anxiety are rediscovering that feeling of security — for a price – in the form of weighted … Continue reading
Why ‘get A Good Sleep’ Should Be Your Top New Year’s Resolution
If getting a good night’s sleep is not on your list of New Year’s resolutions, you might be setting yourself up for failure with the other goals on your list, including health-related ones, according to a sleep specialist from Ryerson … Continue reading
This Food May Help You Sleep Better
Forget warm milk. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania says that fish may be the key to a good night’s sleep. The paper, published Thursday in Scientific Reports, found an association between regular fish consumption and high sleep … Continue reading
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