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07/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pull an all-nighter, zone out the next day: Lack of sleep found to impair working memory in women

Sleep is one of our most basic needs. That said, a lack of sleep causes adverse effects both in the mind and body. A study revealed that the effects of sleep deprivation on working memory performance were different between men and women. It was discovered that a decline in the working memory performance was particular […]

07/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Everything you need to know about getting a good night’s sleep

Not many are aware that good sleep quality is linked to mental health, just as getting enough rest can help restore your physical health. In an interview with the Social Brain Blog, Dr. Sigrid Veasey, a professor at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, talked […]

11/03/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Americans don’t dream anymore: Expert claims lack of sleep is affecting our physical and mental health

It’s not just kids who need a decent amount of sleep each night. To be able to function well at school or work, adults need to sleep deep enough to dream, according to an article from the Daily Mail. Each night, we go through the fours stages of sleep. This occurs several times, and the […]

10/30/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

6 tips for a better night’s sleep

We are a sleep-deprived nation. National health groups estimate that nearly a third of us lack sleep, with more cases of chronic insomnia being reported every day. While there are many studies and opinions about how many hours each person needs to sleep — along with how well those hours are spent — the most […]

10/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Poor sleep is NOT just part of growing older: Experts encourage non-medical intervention

Although one-third of older Americans take prescription sleep medication, the majority don’t discuss their sleep problems with their healthcare providers. This shocking finding comes from the most recent National Poll on Healthy Aging, conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. Around 1,065 older adults between the ages of 65 and […]

09/07/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Beeswax found to reduce stress and improve sleep thanks to this remarkable molecule

Octacosanol – which can be found in beeswax, wheat germ oil, rice bran, sugar cane, and other varieties of plants – has been discovered to lessen the effects of stress and encourage a long and restful sleep, scientists said. According to a study published in Scientific Reports, which was conducted by a team from the International […]

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