Tag: Sleep
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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 -
31% of people get less than 7 hours of sleep; TV, phone main reasons behind insomnia: Survey
A major chunk of the supposedly-sleeping time is wasted away by people while watching television, working in bed, scrolling through the social media feeds and worrying about future.
August 11, 2018 -
Take note of time, space to sleep like a baby
Little things like room temperature, room darkness, sound disturbance and colour comfort can make a huge difference.
July 13, 2018 -
Can sleeping more affect your heart?
Sleeping more than 10 hours per day is also associated with metabolic syndrome, raising the risk for heart diseases.
June 13, 2018 -
Exhausted yet wide awake? Get night sleep properly
Insomnia, or inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night, is fast emerging as a huge global health concern.
June 11, 2018 -
Depression during pregnancy may affect your child’s sleep
Emotions during pregnancy might be to blame as a new study has showed that a mother's prenatal or post natal depression may lead to problems in the sleeping behaviour
June 5, 2018 -
Night time snacking linked with poor sleep, obesity
Are you in the habit of snacking in the middle of the night?
June 2, 2018