It’s just a fact of life: Our bodies change as we grow older. According to new research, sleep patterns appear to be especially impacted by aging. Compared to younger generations, older people have more trouble falling asleep, more trouble staying asleep and are less able to adjust their circadian rhythms as needed. According to several […]
Dementia is one of the most common diseases in the world, with one out of three people suffering from some form of it before they die. In addition to the loss of cognitive abilities and memory, people with dementia often suffer from mood swings and changes in behavior. One common behavioral change seen in people with […]
You may have noticed that you feel a bit foggier when you sleep too long, similar to the way you feel when you sleep too little. Many people assume that this is their imagination. After all, how can a person possibly get too much sleep? According to a new study, sleeping too much is definitely […]
For many people, winter is a time of festivities. In addition to holidays and parties, there are often outdoor sports and winter vacations to enjoy. Winter also brings its own seasonal pleasures, like snowmen, knitted socks and cozy long evenings by a fireplace. However, some people do not get the same joy out of the […]
Do you ever feel sleepy after lunch? Do you think wistfully of the good old days when afternoons involved a blanket and some shut-eye? If so, you are not alone. One out of three American adults admits to taking naps on a regular basis, and there are probably even more of us who would do so […]
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