A study of older individuals has determined that both long and short sleepers suffered greater cognitive decline compared to individuals sleeping moderate amounts, even when considering the effects of early Alzheimer’s disease.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEDOI: 10.1093/brain/awab272 Alzheimer’s disease and poor sleep are both linked to cognitive decline, and to separate the effects of each one is … Read more
According to a study, going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 pm is linked to a reduced risk of getting heart disease in comparison to going to bed earlier or later.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEDOI: 10.1093/ehjdh/ztab088 The human body has a 24-hour internal clock known as circadian rhythm, which helps in regulating mental and physical function. Although … Read more
For all its merriment and cheer, the holiday season can also be a stressful time. Your social calendar is likely jam-packed with social events, the pressure to find the perfect gift is on and your cooking skills are about to be put to the ultimate test. Factor in the late nights, disrupted routines and the … Read more
According to a randomized, controlled study, weighted blankets are effective and safe for treating insomnia. The study discovered that individuals with insomnia who have psychiatric disorders experienced a reduction in the severity of insomnia, less daytime sleepiness, and improved sleep after they slept with a weighted chain blanket.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEDOI: 10.5664/jcsm.8636 The study results reveal … Read more
1. Regular soda consumption may make you age more quickly According to researchers who discovered that consuming sugary drinks was linked to cell aging, the consumption of sugar-sweetened soda might increase the risk of disease separately from the part it plays in obesity. The study discovered that the protective DNA caps at the ends of … Read more
Experts say the ongoing obesity epidemic is for the most part due to an increase in calorie intake rather than insufficient exercise. However, a study on how having enough sleep can impact calorie intake in a real-world environment may change our perception of weight loss to some degree.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEDOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2021.8098 In a randomized study … Read more
According to a study, even moderate ambient lighting exposure while sleeping at night, in comparison to sleeping in a dimly lit room, causes harm to cardiovascular function and increases insulin resistance the following morning.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEDOI: 10.1073/pnas.2113290119 These study results show that just one night of moderate lighting exposure in a room while sleeping can … Read more
Obstructive sleep apnea impacts 22 million individuals in the United States and is associated with a greater risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attacks, stroke, and a number of other chronic conditions. Researchers have also discovered that obstructive sleep apnea that is left untreated also speeds up the biological aging process which can be … Read more