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Improving Sleep

Nov 29, 2023 · · Sleep
Q: I don’t sleep well and often feel sluggish How can I get better sleep? A: Sleep is essential to health and quality of life. Sleep experts advise at least seven hours per night. To improve sleep, look at your daily routines. For example, it’s best to stop drinking caffeine … Read More

What is Ayurveda?

Nov 29, 2023 · · Sleep
Q: What is Ayurveda? A: Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest medical systems, dating back to its origin in India 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda utilizes natural and holistic practices to support physical, mental, and emotional health. The term “Ayurveda” is derived from Sanskrit and means “science … Read More

Sleepy Due to Turkey?

Oct 26, 2023 · · Sleep
Q: Does eating turkey really make you tired? A: With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, the question of how turkey affects sleepiness is commonly asked of dietitians and other health professionals. Here’s the info on turkey dinners and feelings of drowsiness afterward. Many people like to “blame the bird” for … Read More

News Briefs November 2023

Oct 26, 2023 · · Sleep
Hearing Loss Reversed in Mice New research from King’s College London has successfully reversed hearing loss in mice. The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used a genetic approach to fix deafness in mice with a defective Spns2 gene, restoring their hearing abilities in low and … Read More

News Briefs November 2023

Oct 26, 2023 · · Sleep
Taking Statins After a Stroke Lowers Future Stroke Risks People who have had a hemorrhagic stroke and start taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of another stroke, especially an ischemic stroke, according to a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy … Read More

Research Suggests Sleeping On It for Better Mood and Memory

Oct 26, 2023 · · Sleep
So, how did you sleep? It’s a simple question, but the answer can play a pivotal role in the complexities of memory, thinking skills, stress management, and mood disorders. Two recent studies out of the United Kingdom underscore years of previous research findings implicating sleep quality and quantity as essential, … Read More

Women Who Snore

Sep 25, 2023 · · Sleep
Q: I’m a healthy 68-year-old woman of average weight, and I was recently told by my partner that I snore. I don’t have a cold or any sinus issues. What could be causing this? A: It’s not usual for women (or men) to begin to snore later in life. Snoring … Read More

Sleep and Immunity

Jul 26, 2023 · · Sleep
You’re lying awake during a warm night, bedsheets kicked aside. The ceiling fan doesn’t help much as you struggle to get a good night’s sleep. Longer summers and hotter temperatures from a warming planet doesn’t just mean more people may find it harder to get quality sleep. There is also … Read More

Watching the Clock May Just Exacerbate Insomnia

Jul 26, 2023 · · Sleep
It may be hard to avoid, but checking the time as you try to fall asleep may actually be making it harder for you to nod off. In a study recently published in the journal The Primary Care Com­panion for CNS Disorders, researchers found that watching the clock while trying … Read More

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