April 4, 2017
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Social jet lag and how to beat it
Staying up and waking up an extra hour or two later on the weekend can wreak havoc on your sleep and mood. It’s known as ‘social jet lag’ and researchers now believe it can impact your health.The results of the research show that for each hour of soc
Sleep deprivation may lead to brain 'eating itself'
Sleeping replenishes our energy levels, but it goes far beyond that. Our brains change states when we sleep, clearing away toxic byproducts of neural activity left over from the day.But in brains that are chronically sleep deprived, the ‘cleansing’ p
What we thought we knew about sleep is dead wrong
Counting sheep may not be the sleep aid we’ve been led to believe it is. We’ve heard the stories that eating cheese late at night gives us nightmares, and that counting sheep helps us get to the land of nod.
Poor sleep may lead to obesity and diabetes
I recently wrote about improving sleep for people with diabetes and other medical conditions. But what about preventing some of those conditions in the first place?
Are you allergic to your bedroom?
If you find yourself waking up with a stuffy nose, irritated eyes or unexplained sneezing, you may wonder what’s making you feel sick.
Sleep for people with diabetes and other conditions
The national diabetes epidemic is our fifth leading cause of death for all ages. The problem has been well publicised, as have recommendations to counter it.
Your pillow may be preventing a restful sleep
Do you find yourself unable to get to sleep despite trying various techniques? Have you been counting sheep, tossing and turning all night only to hear the alarm clock buzz all to early? Most of us have experienced sleepless nights. But when this becomes a regular occurrence, the reason may not be obvious.
Proven ways to fall asleep faster . . . and enjoy a deeper sleep in the process
Most of us know how it feels after we’ve had a great night’s sleep. For me, the world becomes a better place and those first few breaths of fresh morning air are exhilarating. We sometimes deprive ourselves of this very basic need, and it’s not always intended. Our lives are full of distractions and these days smart devices may by the biggest culprits.
Why you may be sick and tired of being sick and tired
With the unusual cold snap we experienced at this time of year, comes a seasonal cold or flu for some of us. But new research explains that sleep can be the best preventative medicine.
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