Science Underestimated Dangerous Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Michigan State University via Newswise – “Our findings debunk a common theory that suggests that attention is the only cognitive function affected by sleep deprivation…” Newswise — EAST LANSING, Mich.…
Three Tips for Better Sleep
Houston Methodist via Newswise – More than one-third of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep each night, putting them at risk for serious, chronic health conditions such as…
Sleep Protects the Brain Against Alzheimer’s By Washing It
Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD via News Medical-Net – Researchers have found that when in deep sleep, the brain waves within can start off a cleaning system within the brain that…
A New Discovery: How Our Memories Stabilize While We Sleep
CNRS via EurekAlert – The authors here looked more closely at what happens during delta waves themselves. They discovered, surprisingly, that the cortex is not entirely silent but that a…
Winter Sleep Fights Chronic Disease and Seasonal Depression
Dr. Don Colbert – This new study is just one more piece of evidence that humans need good sleep for 6 or more hours per night… Have you ever thought…
Magnesium Glycinate Benefits Sleep, Mood, Blood Pressure & More
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Magnesium is both an essential mineral and electrolyte. It’s involved in the regulation of cellular stress and activity, which means people experiencing lots…
Red Light Therapy: Benefits for Mental Health, Sleeping Issues, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and More!
Dr. Caroline Leaf – It is important to remember, however, that red light therapy can be an incredible tool when it comes to our mental and physical wellbeing, but it should be…
Repairing DNA Damage Through Sleep
Naama Barak via Israel21c – Why do we sleep? Israeli researchers discover sleep is necessary to repair DNA damage accumulated during our waking hours, holding out promise for neurodegenerative diseases.…
