sleep quality
12/05/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Going to bed at the same time each night keeps your heart strong and benefits your metabolism
No matter how busy you are, it’s important to set aside at least eight hours of your day for sleep. A good night’s rest can do wonders for your body but it’s not all about the quantity and quality of sleep you’re getting. A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed that going to bed […]
08/29/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
More sleep equals fewer calories: Research shows sleeping longer supports a healthier diet
You can reduce your consumption of sugary foods and have a healthier diet by simply sleeping for longer hours every night. A study suggested that having more sleep every night could help lessen the intake of sugar-rich foods and result in a healthier diet. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from […]
08/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
New study suggests that inadequate sleep is costing the world billions of dollars in financial loss
According to a study, sleep doesn’t just affect your mental and physical health. It’s possible that “insufficient sleep could also have grave economic consequences.” The results of the study, which was published by Oxford University Press in the journal SLEEP, revealed that insufficient sleep affects over one in three adults around the globe. This public health problem […]
07/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Everything you need to know about getting a good night’s sleep
Not many are aware that good sleep quality is linked to mental health, just as getting enough rest can help restore your physical health. In an interview with the Social Brain Blog, Dr. Sigrid Veasey, a professor at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, talked […]
05/31/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Teens who nap during the day perform better in school
Young adults who take a nap during the day perform better in school, according to a study published in the journal Behavioral Sleep Medicine. A team of researchers from the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania looked at the effect of napping during the day on the neurocognitive function in teenagers. In conducting the observational study, the […]
05/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
New study suggests that middle school classes should start after 8 a.m. to allow pre-teens to get more sleep
Middle school classes should start after 8 a.m. to help students get more sleep and be more awake during their morning classes, a new study published in the Journal of School Health suggested. In conducting the study, the research team analyzed data on 11 middle schools located in a large suburban mid-Atlantic school district during […]
01/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Natural medicine even improves surgical outcomes: Aromatherapy massage found to decrease stress and improve sleep in ICU patients
Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) of any medical facility are often subject to various severe and life-threatening illnesses. Aside from the severity of their conditions, these patients must also deal with the surgical pain caused by “clinical, disease-related concerns, unknown encounters after surgery, quality of sleep, [and] restrictions in position after.” Now, a […]
01/08/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Your body wants a schedule: Researchers find that eating at the same time every day helps fight cognitive decline
We’ve often been told that we shouldn’t skip meals, but did you know that following a regular eating schedule can help fight dementia? According to a study, “regular meals improve gene expression in the region of the brain associated with body control, which often degenerates in Huntington’s disease (HD); a form of dementia.” Simply following a […]
01/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Balanced potassium levels found to be critical to circadian rhythm processes, including sleep
Like other cells in the body, red blood cells follow circadian rhythms (24-hour biological clocks). These circadian rhythms alter cell activity from day to night. But unlike other cells, red blood cells do not have DNA. Red blood cells also lack the “clock genes” which control rhythms. It was a mystery when it came to […]
11/24/2017
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By Russel Davis
Remember, and even control, your dreams with 3 easy steps to lucid dreaming
A study published online in the journal Dreaming has revealed that a combination of several techniques may help increase the likelihood of experiencing lucid dreams. Lucid dreaming is defined as the capacity to remain aware while a dream is occurring and being able to control the experience. A team of researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia have recruited […]
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