Category Archives: Sleep

Ever wondered how our memories get sorted out while we sleep? Well, a team of researchers led by Dr. Thomas Schreiner from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich delved into this mystery. Back in 2021, they found a link between certain patterns of brain activity during sleep and the reactivation of memories. What wasn’t clear was ...click here to read more

Do you often feel like it takes forever to get to sleep or have trouble staying asleep? If so, you may be at higher risk of stroke. While this is not a diagnosis and should not cause panic, it’s still important to understand the implications of sleep issues and their potential associated risks. With that ...click here to read more

Older adults who struggle with memory loss, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease can find hope in the power of sleep. Recent research suggests that deep, non-REM sleep may provide protection against Alzheimer’s disease, an all too common form of dementia. Those results could prove to be a beacon of hope for sufferers and their families ...click here to read more

It’s no secret to most of us that a good night’s sleep helps us feel more rested, energetic, and able to take on the day. However, recent research has revealed that environmental pollutants such as air pollution, heat, carbon dioxide, and noise can all detrimentally affect our quality of sleep, especially for those living in ...click here to read more

Dog and cat owners love their pets. Some even curl up and night and fall asleep alongside them. But doing so could increase the risk for a host of chronic illnesses. It’s not that your dogs and cats will spread disease to you. Instead, they could make it much more difficult to get a good ...click here to read more

Recent studies have revealed that long COVID breathlessness and disturbed sleep may be inextricably linked, with research suggesting the two conditions are intertwined even in those who have recovered from their initial infection. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how disrupted sleep can exacerbate long-term COVID symptoms and offer tips on how to find ...click here to read more

You know the position you like to fall asleep in every night, but do you know which ones might set you up for a better tomorrow? That may be a little more difficult to know, and depending on who you are and what health conditions you might have, some positions could be a lot better ...click here to read more

Many people don’t realize that sleep problems can be extremely serious, including causing a high risk of stroke. Recent research indicates that a person’s sleep patterns could have implications for their long-term health. Poor quality or quantity of sleep can wreak havoc on your physical health and mental well-being, and it’s now linked to an ...click here to read more

Everyone’s spent a night or two tossing, turning, and struggling to fall and stay asleep. But it can become a problem if it’s happening regularly. Poor sleep is associated with many conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and depression. Many turn to doctors for prescription drugs to help with their sleep woes, ...click here to read more

According to a new study recently presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, women who suffer from insomnia may have an increased risk of a heart attack. Insomnia is a growing problem among the aging population, and research suggests that it has much more of an impact than just sleepiness the following ...click here to read more

It’s commonly known that getting enough sleep is essential to a healthy lifestyle, but new research suggests that exercise can help counter the harmful effects of poor sleep. Today, we’ll dive deep into the science behind these findings and learn how to better care for your body. Why does sleep matter in the first place? ...click here to read more

As you get older, it can become increasingly difficult to maintain a good night’s sleep. With the change in body chemistry and hormones that come with age, falling and staying asleep can be tougher than ever. That’s why improving your sleep is so important – sleep deprivation has been linked to depression, impaired cognitive performance, ...click here to read more

If sleeping is difficult, you may be at a higher risk for clogged arteries. New research suggests that inadequate sleep could seriously affect your health by raising your risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) by 74%. This serious condition is associated with cardiovascular diseases like stroke and heart attack. In this blog post, we’ll ...click here to read more

New research links sleeping pill use to Alzheimer’s risk in older adults. So if you’re using these sleep aids, you might want to keep reading. Although the study cannot prove that sleeping pills cause dementia, it does show a link that requires further exploration. According to the researchers involved in the study, sleeping pills are ...click here to read more