Having occasional trouble sleeping is a fairly common issue. It can be stressful, especially for those who have to be up at a specific time for work or school. Unfortunately, the stress of not being able to sleep and the worry about not being able to get up on time or being too tired to […]
Does Winter Exercise Burn More Calories and Fat?
While the cooler weather of winter may make it tempting to forego outdoor exercise, studies show that you could be giving up some significant benefits. Researchers have found that outdoor winter exercise can burn more fat and calories than exercising outside during other times of the year. Furthermore, exercising outdoors during the winter can help […]
How to Avoid Disrupted Sleep During Daylight Saving Time Transitions
Spring forward and fall back; that’s the twice annual time change we experience during the shift from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time and back again. While most people are aware that the hour change in time is disruptive to the sleep-wake cycle and sleep quality, many don’t realize the negative impact that the time […]
Deep Sleep Decreases Toxins in Brain Associated With Alzheimer’s
Science is coming to an increased recognition of the importance of sleep to long-term brain health and cognitive function. This is an important recognition, given that insufficient sleep and sleep disorders have become global public health concerns and are still on the rise in our modern, 24-hour world. A new study, published in PLOS Biology, […]
Caffeine and Sleep Deprivation: Why Coffee is Not the Answer
According to recent research on caffeine and sleep deprivation, coffee and other caffeinated beverages are not the best choice for dealing with the results of poor or insufficient sleep. Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, the results of a Michigan State University Sleep and Learning Lab study found that caffeine […]
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