New findings suggest that people who do not seek treatment for obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce this risk by improving sleep quality and maintaining a constant airflow throughout the night. The study was published in JAMA Neurology and analyzed […]
Eating Habits: The Role Played by Certain Seasons
You might think that summer is healthier. The sun is shining, we get plenty of vitamin D, and the days are long. However, research findings from the University of Copenhagen suggest that winter eating habits are better for our metabolic health than summer eating habits, at least if you are a mouse. Researchers studied the […]
Poor Sleep Accelerates Brain Ageing and Can Increase the Risk of Dementia
People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have a brain that appears older than it actually is. This is the result of a comprehensive study by the Karolinska Institute. Increased inflammatory activity in the body could partly explain this correlation. Poor sleep is associated with dementia, but it is unclear whether unhealthy […]
Did You Get Little Sleep? Then You Are Twice as Likely to Injure Yourself
If you are one of the 620 million people who regularly go jogging, you probably like to start early in the morning. However, if you didn’t sleep well the night before, you could be putting yourself at greater risk of injury. A new study led by Professor Jan de Jonge, occupational and sports psychologist at […]
The Light in Your Bedroom Could be Harming Your Heart Without You Realizing It
A preliminary analysis to be presented at the American Heart Association’s 2025 Scientific Sessions found that more artificial light at night correlates with increased stress signals in the brain, inflamed blood vessels, and a higher risk of heart disease. The researchers described artificial light at night, often referred to as nocturnal light pollution, as nearly […]
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