Authored by ‘A Midwestern Doctor’, Story at-a-glance The power of sleep — Proper sleep is essential for our health, and disruptions can lead to severe issues like heart attacks, psychiatric illnesses, car accidents, fatigue, diabetes, cognitive impairment, and dementia. A widespread epidemic — Poor sleep…
By Study Finds Do you spend your evenings sitting on the couch binge-watching TV shows for hours? Although studies have frequently advised against working out at night, a new study suggests that getting up for short bursts of light activity could help you sleep better….
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira People at risk for Type 2 diabetes are often told to take preventative measures to control their blood sugar levels. Exercising regularly, sleeping eight hours a night, and avoiding fast food are typical recommendations for people with prediabetes. Now, a new study…
By Dan Denis, University of York Twenty-six years. That is roughly how much of our lives are spent asleep. Scientists have been trying to explain why we spend so much time sleeping since at least the ancient Greeks, but pinning down the exact functions of…
By John Anderer UPPSALA, Sweden — New research out of Sweden should serve as a reminder to all the night owls out there that a decent night’s sleep isn’t optional. Scientists at Uppsala University have found that adults sleeping a mere three to five hours nightly…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD One of the most under-appreciated aspects of health is getting high-quality sleep. Lack of sleep and issues with our internal body clocks not only trigger, but exacerbate psychiatric problems, according to a new study. “Sleep-circadian disturbances are the rule, rather than…
By Study Finds Just 20 minutes of yoga can lead to better sleep and enhanced memory, new research explains. Scientists say that practicing yoga nidra, a type of mindfulness training, can improve sleep, cognitive abilities, learning, and memory, even for beginners. Yoga nidra, in contrast…
By Study Finds Just 20 minutes of exercise can help restore brain function after suffering the impact of a poor night’s sleep, a new study reveals. Scientists in the U.K. have found that mental performance improves during moderately intensive exercise, regardless of a person’s sleep…
By Emma Sweeney, Nottingham Trent University and Ian Walshe, Northumbria University, Newcastle When we think of what makes athletes great, few of us would think that sleep might play an important role. But many of the world’s best athletes say sleep is an essential part…
By John Anderer Sleep is essential to robust health, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to come by — especially lately. The pandemic left countless people tossing and turning all night long, with insomnia rates skyrocketing over the past few years. There are endless…
By Chris Melore Scientists have discovered the secret to always waking up alert and ready to go each day. In a new study by researchers at the University of California-Berkeley, results show that there are three key factors which control a person’s morning alertness and…
By Study Finds Poor sleep could put you at greater risk for irreversible vision loss due to glaucoma, a new study warns. Researchers in China say too much or too little shuteye, experiencing daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and snoring can all increase the risk of developing…
By Emma Sweeney, Nottingham Trent University Many people struggle to get enough good quality sleep. Not only does this leave us feeling tired the next day, but over the long term poor sleep can actually have a negative effect on other aspects of our health…
By Study Finds Staying up late can be fun, but a new study finds it can also be bad for your heart and overall health. Researchers have found that “night owls” are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or heart disease than people who…
By John Anderer Night owls take note! Early risers who remain active throughout the day tend to be more content and sharper mentally, especially in older age. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh report that seniors who get up early and stay busy all day…
By Study Finds Getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis slashes the risk of heart disease and stroke. Unfortunately, few people are actually getting this, according to a new study. Researchers in France found that a staggering 90 percent of people are generally poor…
By Len De Nys, University of Stirling and Anna Catriona Whittaker, University of Stirling When you’re suffering from stress, it can affect almost every aspect of your life – even down to how well you sleep at night. While it’s normal to experience stress over…
By Chris Melore Does a bright smartphone screen often wake you up in the middle of the night? A new study finds any kind of light exposure during sleep can significantly increase the risk of developing obesity, diabetes, or high blood pressure — especially in…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Tired? Exposure to higher levels of fluoride in drinking water has been linked to less sleep, likely due to its adverse effects on the pineal gland — raising questions that it could also interfere with this gland’s role as the “seat…
By Joanne Bower, University of East Anglia Instead of lying awake worrying, we’re often told to “sleep on it” when making decisions both big and small. And there’s actually a scientific basis for this advice. Sleep can influence our response to emotional situations, and helps…
