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08/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

These are the different types of naps – learn which one to take depending on your health needs

Napping can boost your mental and physical performance – but it should be done correctly to avoid pitfalls. Here are nine types of nap you can choose from to suit your needs: The CEO nap – The CEO nap is for people who want to boost their daily energy, focus, and mental performance. This is […]

08/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Fight brain decay with a good night’s rest: Age-related memory loss may be caused by SLEEP issues, new study finds

A good night’s sleep can provide a person with a lot of benefits, aside from feeling refreshed and raring to go. A research from the University of California, Berkeley suggests that “quality” sleep may help improve memory development, especially for older adults. People have always underrated sleep, despite it playing an integral role in memory creation, […]

08/15/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists explain why we easily forget our dreams

Don’t you just hate that nagging feeling of having an awesome dream but being unable to remember any of it? Scientists say it’s not that you have a weak memory – it’s just how your brain works. It’s something that happens to most people. According to Thomas Andrillon, a neuroscientist at Monash University in Melbourne, […]

07/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pull an all-nighter, zone out the next day: Lack of sleep found to impair working memory in women

Sleep is one of our most basic needs. That said, a lack of sleep causes adverse effects both in the mind and body. A study revealed that the effects of sleep deprivation on working memory performance were different between men and women. It was discovered that a decline in the working memory performance was particular […]

06/11/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

These 7 bad habits could be the reason why you’re not getting enough sleep

Like many people these days, your relationship with sleep may be complicated. It creeps in during the day when you actively avoid it but eludes you at night when all you want is a long, quality rest. Before your erratic sleep cycle has you thinking of health-related worst-case scenarios, know that your inability to sleep […]

06/09/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

You’ll sleep better without the sleep tracking app – Experts recommend turning OFF the smartphone at least 30 minutes before sleeping

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in three Americans are sleep-deprived. This shocking statistic is believed to be the reason many of us are overweight, practicing unhealthy lifestyle habits, and dying younger. And while the pharmaceutical industry pushes for more chemical drugs that can help us sleep better, a simpler […]

06/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

One bad night’s sleep could push depressed people to suicide

It’s common knowledge that a good night’s sleep helps our body recover at the end of a long day. But did you know that getting enough sleep at night can help curb suicidal thoughts among people with depression? According to a breakthrough study by researchers from the University of Manchester, “a bad night’s sleep is […]

05/15/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Wounds heal faster when you get enough sleep; being sleep-deprived suppresses immune responses

For years, science has extolled the benefits of a good night’s sleep. It restores our body, boosts mental health, and enhances productivity, among others. Now, you can add faster wound healing to this long list. Researchers studied the healing time of wounds or skin barrier restoration and immune response in three classes of volunteers. One […]

05/09/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Experts warn that it just takes ONE sleepless night to dramatically increase your risk of Alzheimer’s

The health-conscious do their best to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, minimize stress, and sleep well. But they may not live to a happy old age if they have trouble sleeping. A research team headed by Dr. Ehsan Shokri-Kojori, from the U.S. National Institutes of Health found that just one sleepless night significantly raised levels […]

05/07/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Children and pre-teens who lack sleep are 58% more likely to become obese as adults

If you don’t want your child to grow up into an obese adult with a lot of health problems, make him get enough sleep. New research from the University of Warwick revealed that children and pre-teens who get less sleep less than others their age gain more weight as adults, and are more likely to become […]

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