Brain and Behaviour
Variously on this site I have extolled the virtues of sleep. Only last week I reported on a study which showed that shorter sleep duration and lower sleep efficiency (percentage time spent asleep as a percentage of time spent in bed) were associated with significantly advanced risk of the exposure to the cold virus leading […]
Sleep
Variously on this site I have reported on the health benefits of getting enough sleep (see here for a relevant article). My attention was drawn to a study published this week which assessed the relationship between sleep time and susceptibility to the common cold in a group of about 150 male and female adults [1]. […]
Sleep
For a long time now I have seen decent sleep habits as one of the pillars of good health and optimal wellbeing. Just recently two studies were published which highlighted the potential importance of sleep again. One of these was published on Christmas eve in the Journal of American Medical Association [1]. This study found […]
Sleep
For a long time now I’ve been a fan of sleep. Not just because of its relatively immediate impact on energy levels and sense of wellbeing, but also because of the research which links adequate sleep with improved health in the long term. Short sleep times have, for instance, been linked with an increased risk […]
Sleep
While sleep can seem like ‘wasted time’ to a lot of us, the reality is that it plays a critical role in health and wellbeing. Not so long ago I wrote about a study that found a correlation between reduced sleep over time and an increased risk of death, particularly from cardiovascular disease. Other studies […]
Sleep
As it’s the New Year, some of us health-conscious souls might be turning their attention to making positive changes in our lifestyles. For some, that might mean being more active, while other may see this as a time to redouble their efforts with regard to healthy eating. However, positive lifestyle habits can sometimes be easy […]
Sleep
I’m a fan of sleep. Such a fan that I protect my own as much as possible, and even delivered a lecture about the benefits of sleep and how to ensure we get enough of it just yesterday. Some of my enthusiasm for sleep comes from it’s ability to restore our energy, and therefore maintain […]
Nutrients and Supplements
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterised by an uncomfortable sensation in the legs which gives rise to an overwhelming urge to move them. The symptoms of this condition typically come on when individuals are in lying down in bed. This condition overlaps with another known as ‘periodic limb movements during sleep’ (PLMS), in which involuntary […]
Healthy Eating
Insomnia can be a debilitating problem. Not only can it leave people feelings seriously low on physical and mental energy, but shortened sleep has also been linked with a range of long-term health issues including heart disease, diabetes and weight gain. For a variety of reasons, what we eat and drink may affect sleep, and […]
Sleep
New Year is usually a time when individuals think about making resolutions. The thing is about adopting new behaviours is that they take time. Whether your ambition is to prepare healthier meals, take more exercise, adopt yoga, spend more time meditating or with your kids, space has to be created to accommodate that. I do […]