Health
Beating the bulge with a nice cup of tea
Does losing weight while you sleep sound too good to be true? According to a study by the University of Tsukuba, it seems that drinking oolong tea might help you do just that.
Jan 07, 2021
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News tagged with sleep health
Neuroscience
Sleep disorders plague stroke survivors—and put them at risk
People who have strokes or mini-strokes often experience a wide range of sleep disorders in the months that follow, a problem that can put them at increased risk for subsequent strokes, an analysis shows.
Jan 07, 2021
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Health
Nightmares linked with anxiety and insomnia in heart patients
Heart patients with weekly nightmares are five times more likely to feel depressed or anxious and even more likely to have difficulty sleeping compared to those without frequent nightmares. That's the finding of a study published ...
Dec 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ask the Pediatrician: What are some ways to cheer up kids during unusual holiday season?
Q: How can I cheer up my kids, who are sad we can't do some of our normal holiday activities?
Dec 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study identifies 'three pillars' of good mental health for young adults
Getting good quality sleep, exercising, and eating more raw fruits and vegetables predicts better mental health and well-being in young adults, a University of Otago study has found.
Dec 14, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
One-day US deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span ...
Dec 10, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Caregiver burden in dementia during the COVID-19 crisis
Caregivers of people with dementia and milder forms of neurocognitive disorder bear a heavy burden. They are constantly confronted with challenging symptoms and behaviors and feel they are up against their limits. The latest ...
Dec 07, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
The danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients
Strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia—according to research from the University of East Anglia.
Nov 23, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Less screen time and more sleep critical for preventing depression
A cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis of data from the UK Biobank, involving almost 85,000 people, has found that lifestyle factors such as less screen time, adequate sleep, a better-quality diet, and physical activity ...
Nov 12, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Link between sleep apnea and increased risk of dementia
A new study by Monash University has found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to an increased risk of dementia.
Nov 11, 2020
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