Quality sleep may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new study suggests that getting more than six hours of good-quality sleep each night may help slow down or even prevent the development...
Sleep apnea linked to cognitive decline in middle-aged men
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that occurs when the muscles in the throat relax too much during sleep, blocking airflow...
Sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
A recent study from the University of California San Francisco suggests that sleep medications may raise the risk of dementia in white adults. The...
Why you should avoid doing the exact same workout everyday if you want to...
Consistency is key when it comes to getting in shape. After all, you can’t get fit if you don’t put the work in at...
Sleep drugs linked to increased dementia risk
A recent study suggests that sleep medications may increase the risk of dementia in white individuals.
However, the type and quantity of medication may influence...
Common blood pressure drugs can affect sleep and mental health
Sleep is essential for good health, yet many people struggle to get enough rest. In the United States, about one in three adults does...
Exercise does increase calorie burn – but probably not as much as you might...
It’s generally accepted that exercise is a key element of losing weight.
But this long-held view has been called into question in recent years –...
Delayed REM sleep may signal early Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have found that both the quality and amount of sleep we get can affect our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a new...
Can sleep position affect your heart and brain health?
There's no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.
Questions about the importance...
How sleep affects your dementia risk
Sleep is essential for your overall health, but it plays an especially important role in protecting your brain.
Research has shown that poor sleep quality...