Getting Better Sleep Could HELP Reverse Alzheimer’s (in mice)
Razi Berry Multiple studies in humans and mouse models indicate that sleep disruptions raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by increasing the accumulation of disease-relevant proteins such as amyloid-beta (A-beta) in the brain. In the current study, a team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that, in an animal model of […]
Why Dreaming Matters
Razi Berry Scientists have long wondered why almost all animals sleep, despite the disadvantages to survival of being unconscious. Now, researchers led by a team from the University of Tsukuba have found new evidence of brain refreshing that takes place during a specific phase of sleep: rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is when you […]
Caffeine Not the Best for Fighting Sleep Deprivation
Razi Berry Rough night of sleep? Relying on caffeine to get you through the day isn’t always the answer, says a new study from Michigan State University. Researchers from MSU’s Sleep and Learning Lab, led by psychology associate professor Kimberly Fenn, assessed how effective caffeine was in counteracting the negative effects of sleep deprivation on […]
6 Sleep MYTHS That Cause Health Problems
Razi Berry A recent study on sleep myths concluded there are three very commonly held beliefs about sleep that are simply not supported by scientific evidence, and in fact could be causing harm. The three sleep myths that were “debunked” in this study were, the following: loud snoring is not a health concern, getting only […]
Keeping a consistent sleep schedule can help prevent weight gain
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Circling in on the Circadian Rhythm Connection New research in circadian rhythms is unveiling the connection between our internal biological clocks and much more than time zones. We now know that disruptions in circadian rhythm can affect obesity, mood, insomnia, Alzheimer’s, immune function, insulin secretion, cancer, irritable bowel, and stress. There […]
The Daily Effects of Colds
The United States Attitudes of Consumers Toward Health, Cough, and Cold (ACHOO) was developed and conducted to understand the effects of the common cold on the daily routine of the general population. Through a 36-question survey, the researchers asked 2,505 men and women if they had had a cold in the last year. According to […]