• Brain in Sleep Mode

    How the Brain Decides Which Memories to Keep Permanent During Sleep

    Original Article | Sleep Review Magazine A new study proposes a mechanism that determines which memories are tagged as important enough to linger in the brain until sleep makes them permanent. Summary: A recent study led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers has identified a mechanism through which the brain selects certain memories to become […]

  • Young and Youthful Woman

    Study reveals sleep effects how young you feel

    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. […]

  • CPAP Machine

    Best CPAP Alternatives

    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, […]

  • Sleep Deprived

    Sleep deprivation: A cause of high blood pressure?

    Is it true that sleep deprivation can cause high blood pressure? Answer From Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D. Possibly. Sleep experts recommend that adults get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Getting less than six hours of sleep is known to be bad for overall health. Stress, jet lag, shift work and other sleep disturbances […]

  • Man Playing on Phone Late at Night

    Study Reinforces Link Between Mobile Phone Addiction and Insomnia

    Original Article March 30, 2024 | Kyle Munz A cross-sectional study utilizing self-reports from Chinese college students correlated mobile phone use with insomnia, bolstering previous research that made similar conclusions. A study recently published in Frontiers Public Health reinforced the known correlation between mobile phone addiction and insomnia, while additionally suggesting that increasing one’s physical activity could mitigate […]

  • Restless Sleep

    Sleep deprivation: A cause of high blood pressure?

    Is it true that sleep deprivation can cause high blood pressure? Answer From Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D. Possibly. Sleep experts recommend that adults get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Getting less than six hours of sleep is known to be bad for overall health. Stress, jet lag, shift work and other sleep disturbances […]