Dementia has become a common cognitive health issue throughout the world. Today, there are about 55 million people with dementia and, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 10 million new cases reported each year. Dementia is ranked by the WHO as the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. Researchers have been […]
Adding to the ever-expanding body of evidence connecting sleep duration and sleep quality to health, a new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and lupus risk for women. Published in Arthritis Care and Research, the new study is based on health data from 186,072 women obtained via the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS). Interestingly, this […]
For many people, taking their mobile phone to bed for a last bit of texting, email checking, social media scrolling, video watching or web-surfing before going to sleep is the norm. However, there is mounting evidence that using your cell phone before bed is actually harmful to your health in a variety of ways. Studies […]
Just south of Germany’s Rhön Mountains, situated on the banks of the Franconian Saale River, lies a beautiful spa town with lush green pastures, beautiful architecture and countless medicinal springs. This town, Bad Kissingen, has hosted spa guests and been a favorite getaway of the European aristocracy since as early as the 16th century. Today, […]
The impact of sleep deprivation is multifaceted, affecting not only one’s health and well-being, but also public health as a whole and even national economies. For the individual, sleep deprivation increases the risk of numerous diseases and is associated with decreased cognitive performance and a heightened risk of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. […]
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