Category Archives: Sleep

There is little research on the relationship between migraine headaches and sleep, and the link between the two is not well understood. This is why investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have conducted the largest prospective study using objective measures of sleep to date to evaluate the relationship between ...click here to read more

New research from the Oregon Research Institute (ORI) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) suggests there may be a link between prescription drugs for pain, sleep, and frailty in adults aged 65 and older. This study is the first to demonstrate the significant links between the frailty and the drugs, including analgesics and sedatives. Frailty consists ...click here to read more

It’s rich in antioxidants, water, and is associated with improved cognitive function, lower risk for neurodegenerative diseases, better mood, and anti-inflammatory effects. But is coffee healthy? It depends on who you are and what your overall lifestyle looks like. Like any other food or “superfood,” the benefits of coffee are purely contextual. In some cases, ...click here to read more

Deep sleep could have a more significant impact on brain health than previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers say they have found that the deep stages of sleep may give the brain a chance to wash itself free of potentially toxic substances. During sleep, the “slow wave” activity of nerve cells makes room ...click here to read more

Do you know what kills me? When I have a busy day where I’ve learned a lot and follow it up with a crappy sleep. Not only does it guarantee mistakes the next day, but it wipes away my newly acquired knowledge. It’s like some of the words and ideas remain, but there appears to ...click here to read more

This week is off to a rough start. To tell you the truth, I’ve done something I haven’t done in at least 8-10 years: I watched my favorite sports team on its west coast road trip. The late nights are taking its toll. But it got me thinking about sleep and “sleep hygiene.” So, many ...click here to read more

Every night, when you’re off in dreamland, things are happening. Processes are underway throughout your body, all of it with the purpose of setting you off on the right foot tomorrow, and potentially many days after that. Some of the most important actions are taking place in your brain, where a biological cleaning crew comes ...click here to read more

The holiday season has touched down in North America. Canadians just celebrated Thanksgiving—and still might be picking at leftovers—and Americans will follow in a few short weeks. The many will do it all again for Christmas. As countless families are sharing the same meal, even more people will be carving out a corner to take ...click here to read more

This past weekend, I went away with some family. We rented a place up north for some rest. And although I felt well-rested and relaxed while I was up there, I do not feel as recharged as I would like. The reason was that I didn’t sleep well the last night. It was a comfy ...click here to read more

Everyone knows how good it feels to get a good night’s sleep, but new evidence shows how important it can be for cutting risk of stroke and heart disease. For middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke, it is especially important to get a good night’s sleep as it ...click here to read more

We all have those nights where we can’t sleep. You could be as tired as can be, but no matter what, your brain is ruminating and stirring. Sleep is not an option. This might sound crazy, but one of the best things you can do in this situation is getting out of bed. There is ...click here to read more

Individuals who suffer from sleep deprivation could suffer from poor gut health, leading to many health concerns. It is well known that those who work night shifts or travel across different time zones often have a higher chance of becoming overweight and suffer from gut inflammation. But now, a group of Henrique Veiga-Fernandes at the ...click here to read more

A quiet morning routine is a great way to start the day, is it not? Read the paper, watch the news, and eat some brekkie while sipping a coffee. Sounds perfect. But before getting to all that, you might want to do this first. And you might not jump at the idea, but trust me, ...click here to read more

Those who like to get a little more sleep during the day by taking a nap may have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. The impact of napping on heart health has long been contested, but according to a new study, it has been proven that a daytime nap taken once or twice ...click here to read more