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Chronic sleep deprivation may seem like a normal part of adult life, but it -may have a greater impact on our health than we realize. Researchers are finding that sleep deprivation can do far more than affect our concentration and work performance. Over the long-term, -not getting enough sleep can lead to a number of health conditions-, and it might even shorten our lives. Insomniac Nation - Between...
December 5, 2023
Sleep deprivation can have several causes, making pinpointing the right one difficult. We might feel like we’ve tried everything, but a solid eight hours remains out of reach. Well, it turns out that the problem could be diet related. With the focus of sleep hygiene often centered on routine, screen time management and nighttime comfort, we may forget the importance of eating (and avoiding) certain...
July 22, 2021
Menopause affects every woman differently, but for those who suffer from extreme symptoms, the experiences tied to menopause can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be helpful in many cases, but some options may be risky. (Yes, there are options!) Here’s how estrogen therapy stacks up against the other options. Pros and Cons of Estrogen Therapy - Over 80%...
June 18, 2021
Does feeling hungry all the time mean that something's wrong? Not necessarily, but there could be medical reasons for the excessive hunger some people experience. It may also be that we’re hungry “in our head,” which isn’t true, physical hunger. Here are six reasons we may be experiencing constant hunger.
1. You’re Not Getting Enough Protein
- One of...
1. You’re Not Getting Enough Protein
- One of...
June 8, 2021
Roughly -37 million people- in the United States suffer from migraines, an often painful condition that can leave sufferers wiped out for days. Their frequency can depend on a number of factors, with one of the biggest being sleep. About half of all migraine sufferers report disrupted sleep as a headache trigger. Pinpointing Migraine Triggers - About -half- of all migraine sufferers report poor sleep...
June 3, 2020
Poor sleep quality can affect more than work performance the ability to safely maneuver a car. A lack of good, restful sleep could also interfere with intimate relationships. In fact, it can wreak havoc on that relationship. We've got to learn how to improve our sleep routines so we're less likely to start an argument, more likely to stay in shape, less likely to hold a grudge, and even more likely...
February 5, 2020
Chronic sleep deprivation, getting insufficient sleep for an extended period of time, has been associated with a slew of -health issues-, ranging from cardiovascular disease to metabolic syndrome. If that’s not bad enough, some chronic conditions can turn poor sleep quality into a deadly threat. Are you at risk? - Sleep deprivation can take a toll on the body. For those who are healthy, it can increase...
January 7, 2020
If you sleep with the soft, flickering light of television or with the modest glow of a small nightlight illuminating your room, you may be doing your body more harm than you realize. A -new study- has linked weight gain and obesity with sleeping with a light on. According to the study, women who sleep while bathed in artificial light gained, on average, 11 pounds over a five-year period. What’s more,...
July 17, 2019
We are always on the go and most everyone has a smartphone these days. If you find sleep is evasive at night, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - , about 25% of the population does not get enough sleep on some nights and approximately 10% report suffering from chronic insomnia. There are several apps out there that can come to your rescue with different...
October 23, 2018
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