A new study finds sleep quality has a greater role in our quality of life than how long we sleep. Sleep Quality: The Strongest Predictor of Quality of Life From 2015 to 2020, researchers sampled data from the Czech Household Panel Survey (CHPS), which maps the living conditions and describes the dynamics of long-term changes among…
5 Causes of Sleep Disorders Plus Healthy Ways to Improve Slumber
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder affecting memory and concentration. It can make you sleepy during the day, and also increases the risk of many diseases. What are the causes of insomnia and how can sleep be improved? Sleep is critical for overall health—good sleep improves brain performance, mood, and physical well-being. In an April…
Why Poor Quality Sleep Can Be the Critical Factor Behind Any Number of Conditions: Part II
How well did you sleep last night? The question goes to the heart of how to measure your sleep quality. If you haven’t already, I invite you to shift your attention away from the number of hours you sleep and instead learn to gauge the quality of your slumber. Once you explore several dimensions of…
Snooze Alert: Sleeping Your Way to Better Mental Health–Part I
Sleep is a very big deal. Yet, despite fantastic scientific and technological achievements in the 21st century, extraordinary advances in the field of sleep medicine are largely unknown, ignored, or discounted by the vast majority of health care professionals. Nowhere is this vacuum in clinical sleep knowledge more evident than in the treatment of mental…
Snooze Alert: Sleeping Your Way to Better Mental Health–Part II
How well did you sleep last night? The question goes to the heart of how to measure your sleep quality. If you haven’t already, I invite you to shift your attention away from the number of hours you sleep and instead learn to gauge the quality of your slumber. Once you explore several dimensions of…
The First Things You Do in the Morning Can Fight Depression
February 25, 2023
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Just as they will the common cold, a majority of people will experience depression at some point in their lifetimes. While depression is uncomfortable, there are some things that people can do in the morning to reduce symptoms. Soak Yourself in Sunlight Sunlight exposure is a great way to start one’s day. Not only can…
Popular Sleep Aids Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds
February 22, 2023
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Recent data (pdf) show that nearly one-third of Americans have insomnia, and about one-third may be self-medicating to treat the condition. New research finds the price they pay for a good night’s sleep might be very high. Sleep Aids Linked to an 80 Percent Increased Risk of Dementia The study followed approximately 3,000 older white and black…
Sleep Apnea Device Works From Inside the Body
A little nerve stimulation can coax the tongue from blocking the airway and alleviate obstructive sleep apnea for a segment of sufferers who aren’t getting relief from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This is the mechanism behind a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved technology that’s been known on the market as Inspire since 2014….
Cherries to Promote Weight Loss, Improve Heart Health and Treat Gout
Sitting down to eat a bowl of fresh cherries is one of life’s clean and honest pleasures. Thankfully, cherries are more than just a delectable fruit, they come packed with health benefits like protecting us against cancer and fighting free radical damage. Cherries come in both sweet and sour (or tart) varieties and are loaded with a…
Good Sleep Onset Timing Can Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. That includes myocardial infarction, heart failure, chronic ischemic heart disease, and stroke. Studies have found that falling asleep during a specific period is associated with a lower risk of CVD. A study in the UK showed there is a U-shaped relationship (first decreasing…
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