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Original Article | Sleep Review Magazine Recent findings reveal that the initial hours of sleep play a crucial role in weakening neuron connections, paving the way for new learning the following day. Summary: A study by University College London, published in Nature, shows that during the first half of sleep, the brain reduces connections made between […]
Original Article Medscape | Christina Szalinski Concerned about your patient’s type 2 diabetes risk? Along with the usual preventive strategies — like diet and exercise and, when appropriate, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists — there’s another simple, no-risk strategy that just might help: Turning off the light at night. A study in The Lancet found that people […]
Original Post | Caroline Pierce, Medical Express A study published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience by an international team including the Woolcock’s Dr. Rick Wassing examined research into sleep disorders over more than two decades to prove a good night’s sleep is the perfect remedy for emotional distress. Nothing we haven’t known forever, some would argue, but Dr. Wassing who […]
By Eric Ralls Earth.com staff writer Have you ever noticed how a well-maintained classic car can turn heads and exude a timeless charm? Its age has become subjective. Just like a vintage automobile that has been meticulously cared for, feeling young is not merely a superficial notion — it is intrinsically connected to tangible health benefits. […]
If you have sleep apnea, here’s what to know about dental devices, tongue trainers, mouth tape, and more. Consumer Reports | By Kevin Loria When you have obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA addressing it is key. Left untreated, OSA is linked to daytime sleepiness and an increased risk of anxiety, diabetes, hypertension, and stroke. With OSA, […]
Original Article | Medical News Today A studyTrusted Source published in the journal JAMA Network Open reports that midlife and older adults with healthy sleep habits have a better chance of avoiding cardiovascular disease. Researchers used data collected between 2008 and 2018 from the Dongfeng-Tongji cohortTrusted Source, an ongoing, prospective study in Shiyan, China. The research team looked at 15,306 […]