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Health News: Memories of Sleepwalking
May 1st, 2013Antonio Zadra of the University of Montreal has dispelled (or busted, if you prefer) three common myths about sleepwalking: that sleepwalkers have no memory of their actions, that their behavior is without motivation, and that sleepwalking has no daytime impact.
A few of the findings:
Health Tips: Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Low Vitamin D
March 1st, 2013New research shows that progressively higher levels of daytime sleepiness were inversely correlated with progressively lower levels of vitamin D, especially in African-Americans. The research team said the findings are the first to demonstrate a significant relationship between sleepiness and vitamin D.
Health News: Beat Stress and Anxiety…with Lavender
March 1st, 2013Lavender has been known for quite some time to calm nerves, restore balance, and promote rest. That is why it’s commonly used in linen sprays, potpourri, perfumes, and oils. But now a clinically-studied lavender oil supplement has been discovered as a safe, non-habit-forming way to help you feel more relaxed and stay productive.
If Baby’s Crawling, You’re Not Sleeping
March 1st, 2013Infants who have started crawling wake up more often at night compared to the period before the crawling, according to a new study by Dina Cohen MA, of the University of Haifa.
Holistic Tips to Boost Your Immune System
January 1st, 2013The immune system is responsible for deciphering safe from unsafe pathogens and regulating inflammation in our bodies. It is the body’s protection against bacteria, viruses, cancer, and other illnesses. A complicated and intricate system, we are just beginning to understand the influence our lifestyle has on it.
Health News: Even Your Fat Cells Need Sleep
January 1st, 2013Researchers have found that not getting enough shuteye has a harmful impact on fat cells, reducing their ability to respond to insulin by 30 percent.
Longevity Tips
November 1st, 2012In a recent study, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that excessive belly fat is as deadly as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
Pittsburgh neurosurgeon and author of The Longevity Factor, Joseph Maroon, MD, FACS, recommends the following tips to reduce belly fat, thereby promoting improved health and potentially increasing longevity:
Health News: Sleep Problems May Be Early Alzheimer’s Sign
November 1st, 2012Sleep disruptions may be among the earliest indicators of Alzheimer’s disease according to a recent report in Science Translational Medicine. Working in a mouse model, researchers found that when the first signs of Alzheimer’s plaques appear in the brain, the normal sleep-wake cycle is significantly disrupted.
The Many Benefits of Napping
August 1st, 2012As we age, the quality of our sleep decreases. While it was once thought that older people didn’t need as much sleep as young adults, teenagers, or children, recent research has proved this to be untrue. Everyone should get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per night.
Yawning to Relate
October 5th, 2011You’re probably familiar with the situation; you’re sitting in a waiting room, watching the clock. The person sitting across from you yawns and, as if on cue, you also yawn.
