Sleep

1. Sleep Is Our Body’s Chance for Routine Maintenance

Nov 30, 2018 · · Sleep
Although our conscious mind is closed to the outside world when we sleep, the rest of our body is not at rest. If you think of the body as a machine, sleep puts it in “idle” mode so that repairs can be made. Hundreds of biological processes continue: The heart … Read More

From The Editor

Nov 29, 2018 · · Sleep
Dear Reader: We are delighted you chose to read our special report on improving sleep. This edition includes the latest information on common sleep disturbances and new insights into how to improve sleep, so you can achieve better health. It covers common sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, and discusses … Read More

Sleep Training—Not Just For Babies

Nov 26, 2018 · · Sleep
According to the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep in America 2018 poll, a majority of adults acknowledge the connection between sleep and personal effectiveness (65%). Surprisingly, only 10% prioritize sleep over other aspects of daily living (hobbies/interests, work, exercise). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) declared insufficient sleep as an under-recognized … Read More

Apnea Alternatives

Oct 25, 2018 · · Sleep
Every year, a growing number of Americans is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that causes partial or complete blockages in the airway leading to disrupted sleep and drops in blood oxygen levels. In severe OSA, the sleeper has more than 30 such events every hour, and … Read More

News Briefs: Chronic Sleep Loss & Body Composition; Walnuts & Cholesterol

Oct 25, 2018 · · Sleep
Chronic Sleep Loss May Impact Body Composition Studies have found that people who routinely don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight than people who get adequate sleep. Additionally, two recent cohort studies of middle-aged and older community-dwelling adults have found insufficient sleep to be associated with lower … Read More

To Sleep, Perchance to Rest

Oct 25, 2018 · · Sleep
Do you have a hard time falling asleep? Do you wake in the middle of the night or too early in the morning? Do you stress out during the day or evening, wondering if this will be the night that you actually get some real sleep? Many seniors struggle with … Read More

You Might Not Need Eight Hours

Jul 24, 2018 · · Sleep
Guidelines state that we should sleep about eight hours nightly. But, the key word is “guidelines.” What is right for you may not be the same for your neighbor. “There’s no absolute amount of sleep that everyone should have,” says Paul Macey, PhD, member of the Brain Research Institute at … Read More

Editor’s Note: Sleep: It’s Not a Passive Activity

Jun 28, 2018 · · Sleep
Sleep is a key element in health maintenance and overall well-being. Historically, sleep has been thought of as a passive activity, but we now know that quality sleep is very active. It allows our brains and bodies to recharge and reboot; it resets the hormonal clock, too. Apart from just … Read More

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