Tag: Sleep
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Ditch the phone before bed! 16 tips for a good night’s sleep
Here, the director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi) in Oxford, England shares the following tips on how to sleep well at night.
August 14, 2022 -
Ditch the phone before bed! 16 tips for a good night’s sleep
If your partner snores, and you can’t cope despite using ear plugs, find an alternative sleeping space. It’s not a reflection of the quality of your relationship.
August 14, 2022 -
Optimal sleep requirement differs in every person, says new findings
Professor Russell Foster of the University of Oxford, emphasises that sleeping patterns vary from person to person.
August 13, 2022 -
It’s about time we take sleep seriously in today’s hectic life!
“Chasing perfect synchronicity increases happiness and mental sharpness. But an inexact understanding does not mean we cannot sleep better and smarter, and this is the strength of Life Time.” - Professor Russell Foster
August 8, 2022 -
Quality sleep vital for a happier life
The unfortunate death of a world-famous pop star, who reportedly sought sleeping pills and more for chronic insomnia is a case study that should alert people who rely on sleeping pills or alcohol for good sleep. Spending more time in bed than required is not recommended.
March 18, 2022 -
Study finds nurses have sleeping issues due to work stress, schedules
"Our findings help us better understand the difficulty nurses are facing -- and why some nurses are leaving their jobs or the field altogether -- but also reveal opportunities for hospitals and other employers to support this critical workforce," said Witkoski Stimpfel.
January 28, 2022 -
Healthy sleep habits help lower risk of heart failure: Study
Healthy sleep patterns are rising in the morning, sleeping 7-8 hours a day and having no frequent insomnia, snoring or excessive daytime sleepiness, the study published in the journal Circulation said.
November 17, 2020 -
Weighted blankets found to improve sleep of insomnia patients
The researchers found that participants in the weighted blanket group were almost 26 times more likely to experience a decrease of 50 per cent or more in their insomnia severity compared with the control group, and they were nearly 20 times more likely to achieve remission of their insomnia.
September 27, 2020 -
Shorter sleep at night linked to stressful events next day
For the study, published in the journal Health Psychology, the research team looked at how sleep affects our reaction to both stressful and positive events in daily life.
September 16, 2020 -
Tips to have a quality sleep at night
With a good night’s sleep, you can feel more productive, physically active, mentally sharper and emotionally balanced during the day.
January 23, 2020 -
Easy-to-try detoxification ways post-Diwali
Here are some easy options to go into detox mode and help one’s body return to a healthy form.
October 30, 2019 -
Less than 6 hours of sleep could be deadly for some
However, further research is needed to examine whether improving and increasing sleep through medical or behavioural therapies can reduce risk of early death
October 4, 2019 -
Lack of sleep does alter fat metabolism
The study, published in the journal of Lipid Research, by Pennsylvania State University.
September 18, 2019 -
Let your overall health go up with a sound eight hours of sleep
A good night’s sleep is critical to health because it helps your body repair itself and also helps you function normally during the day
July 19, 2019 -
Touch of care for office goers
Since we spend 1/3rd of our life sleeping, use of comfortable pillows and mattresses can make things easier. Pillows provide good support and proper pressure relief.
June 18, 2019 -
Losing just 6 hrs of sleep may up diabetes risk
Sleep deprivation has been associated with eating more, moving less and having a higher risk of developing Type-2 diabetes.
September 6, 2018 -
Less than 6 hours of sleep linked to hardened arteries
Atherosclerosis, the narrowing of arteries due to plaque build-up on the artery walls, was assessed in leg and neck arteries using three-dimensional ultrasound.
August 28, 2018