Sleep Archives

Need Better Sleep? Consider Changing Up Your Food Choices

Feb 23, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Nutrition

We’ve probably all experienced a time when our food choices affected our sleep. Have you ever enjoyed a large (larger than normal) meal and then felt the incredible urge to nap afterwards? What about when the choice to enjoy that extra cup of coffee or tea ended up pushing bedtime … Read More

Newsbriefs: Short Sleep & Fear-Related Memories; Evidence Suggesting Air Pollution Raises Neurological Risks; Study: Age Not a Barrier for People Who Want to Lose Weight

Jan 22, 2021 · Jay Roland · Nutrition

Short Sleep Robs People’s Ability to Unlearn Fear-Related Memories Sleep is critical for consolidating memories and maintaining healthy brain function, while sleep interruption or insufficient sleep can interfere with attention, learning, and memory. In a study published recently in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, researchers found that … Read More

Having Stressful Dreams about Covid-19? You’re not Alone

Dec 21, 2020 · Jay Roland · Nutrition

The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to more anxiety and negative emotions in our dreams, as well as spurring dreams about the virus itself, according to research by the American Psychological Association and published in the journal Dreaming. Four studies about dreaming patterns around the world underscored previous research that suggested … Read More

Q&A: Trouble Sleeping; Cold Fingers

Dec 21, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Nutrition

Q I haven’t been sleeping well, and feel like it’s taking a toll on my productivity. What should I do? A Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. Ongoing sleep deficiency can raise your risk for some … Read More

Sleep Apnea Research Pits Surgery Against Medical Management

Nov 19, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Nutrition

Morning headaches, irritability, limited attention span, and excessive daytime sleepiness sound like the journal entry of someone attempting to quit caffeine or sugar cold turkey. It’s actually a list of symptoms associated with sleep apnea, a condition that is more common—and more serious—than people often realize. People who have sleep … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Warm milk before bedtime; Too much calcium

Oct 19, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Nutrition

Q: Can drinking warm milk before bedtime help me sleep? A: Yes, but not for the reason you think. Dairy foods contain an amino acid called tryptophan, which is converted to serotonin in the brain and helps modulate sleep. But milk also contains other amino acids that compete to get … Read More

Don’t Underestimate the Impact Poor Sleep Has on Your Health

Oct 19, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Nutrition

Many people don’t recognize the importance of sleep, but getting enough restful sleep should be one of your health priorities. A growing body of research shows that many health problems, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and depression, are associated with poor sleep. Lack of sleep also weakens your immune … Read More

Newsbriefs: Cognitive Decline & Heart Failure Patients; Sleep and Alzheimer’s; Ending Daylight Saving Time

Oct 19, 2020 · Jay Roland · Nutrition

Cognitive Decline Linked to Worse Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients Heart failure, a condition in which the heart muscle doesn’t pump strongly enough to provide adequate blood supply throughout the body, still has a high mortality rate, despite advances in medications, implantable pumps, and other treatments. In a Swedish study … Read More

Dreaming of Better Sleep?

Oct 19, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Nutrition

There’s no question that lives have been profoundly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. For many people that includes a massively disrupted sleep schedule. Sleep is an essential part of reducing stress, anxiety, and fatigue. And there are many steps you can take to improve your nightly slumber. “Create a routine … Read More

Better Sleep Leads to Better Memory

Sep 21, 2020 · Jay Roland · Nutrition

Some of the first strategies that come to mind when you’re thinking about how to improve your memory may include visualizing information, list making, rehearsing, or even healthy lifestyle choices like more exercise and a balanced diet. But one of the most overlooked, yet critical, steps to better memory is … Read More

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