When it comes to health, both poor sleep and stress are known to have a negative impact, increasing the risk of developing a broad range of diseases and chronic health conditions. When the two come together in a “sleep-stress cycle,” it can be challenging to deal with. However, a better understanding of how stress affects […]
Weighted blankets may be a valuable tool in the quest to improve sleep, a key element of optimal health. According to research recently published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Sleep Research, weighted blankets influence melatonin production. In their study, the Uppsala University researchers found that using a weighted blanket could yield an approximately 30 percent […]
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 […]
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