Go ahead. Take that nap! Chinese researchers have determined that your verbal fluency and working memory rise after napping. The Chinese study was published in the January 25th publication General Psychiatry. More than 2,200 people over the age of 60 were studied and of those people, 1,500 participants took regular midday naps. Nappers outscore non-nappers … Continue reading 30-Minute Naps Can Enhance Your Memory
Sleep deprivation not only affects your mood but your heart. When you lack sleep, you are putting yourself at risk for several types of cardiovascular conditions and other problems such as high blood, high cholesterol, stroke, and obesity. Less sleep = more damage Dr. Jenna Liphart Rhoads, a nurse, and educator shared her expertise on … Continue reading Sleep-Deprivation is Hazardous to Your Heart
Many people have faced unprecedented changes to their sleep routines during the pandemic caused by Covid-19. It makes sense, considering people’s days have changed dramatically as well. But sleep is so important to your overall health that it is worth trying to regulate your sleep hours, even if your waking hours are still in an … Continue reading Covid-19 and Sleep Disruption: The Struggle is Real
Amyloid plaque in the brain is a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have determined that plaque spreads the same way in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). What does this mean if you have OSA? Obstructive sleep apnea happens when the upper airway is somehow blocked during sleep. There are several causes of apnea including … Continue reading New Connections Found Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease
Up all night? Erratic sleep hours due to caffeine, social media addiction, or worrying about your new job may get the best of you. Check out these ideas to find new devices to get your required ZZZZs faster. 1. Headphones The comfortable Kokoon headphone employs audio programs and smart features for your sleeping pleasure. It … Continue reading 5 Super Sleep Aids for Slumber
As sleep escapes you for the sixth night in a row, maybe it’s time to look at your alcohol consumption to see if it is the cause. You’re normally on a sleep-wake cycle and when you drink at night it breaks down your cycle. “While you might think alcohol helps you sleep, there are negative … Continue reading Can’t Sleep? Alcohol May Be the Problem
Although we all know that sleep is important, and the ideal is that we should get 7-8 hours a night, many people do not meet this sleep criteria. And scientists are just beginning to understand how detrimental that could be to our mental health. Poor sleep is defined as having trouble falling or staying asleep, … Continue reading Poor Sleep Increases Risk of Dementia in Older People
One billion people worldwide suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and scientists are now investigating this disease and its relationship to people’s brains. Although sleep apnea is annoying enough, with men waking up many times an hour and unable to get deep sleep, new research is showing that having obstructive sleep apnea could cause long term … Continue reading The Effects of Sleep Apnea on a Man’s Brain
There are always a hundred reasons for not getting to bed early, whether you are burning the midnight oil working or studying, or just relaxing with a game or a friend. But scientists keep learning more about the importance of sleep to our overall health, and it is more important than you realized. Immunity Your … Continue reading What Happens if You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?
Sleep is often the last element on the list, but getting a quality night’s sleep helps you eat better, maintain a steady weight, work harder, be more creative, and have more energy. Most adults should get about 7-8 hours a night, and most adults usually don’t. If you are resolving to get more quality sleep … Continue reading 4 Ways to Get More Quality Sleep in the New Year
