Exercise Improves Sleep
Razi Berry Those who had both the poorest sleep quality and who exercised the least were most at risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and cancer, the findings indicate, prompting the researchers to suggest a likely synergy between the two activities. Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently associated with a heightened risk […]
“Dry January” Challenge Promotes Physical, Psychological and Emotional Wellbeing
Razi Berry People in the United Kingdom (UK) are participating in a social phenomenon referred to as “dry January.” Participants are encouraged to spend the 30 days of January abstaining from alcohol. The results from the previous year have been acknowledged as creating an immediate physical, psychological and emotional benefit for participants. Dry January: the positive […]
SLEEP: The Great Regulator of Health
A new study on linking quality of life to sleep duration in a population with chronic kidney disease speaks loudly to the importance of sleep for maintaining our mental and physical health.1 While the study states that sleep disorders are common in individuals with chronic kidney disease, it is well understood that sleep problems are […]
Bedtime Smartphone Use May be Impacting Sleep and Nutrition
Node Smith, ND Cleaning up Nighttime Sleep Routines You may have heard that if you’re having trouble sleeping you shouldn’t look at a digital screen for at least an hour before bed. This is a common naturopathic recommendation, and simply one of a handful of recommendations for “sleep hygiene.” Sleep hygiene is how we “clean” […]