As we grow older our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to generate the deep, restorative slumber we
Seven Hours of Sleep is Optimal in Middle and Old Age, Say Researchers
Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards, with too little or too much sleep associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental
Moderate Light Exposure During Sleep Harms Heart and Increases Insulin Resistance
Close the blinds, draw the curtains and turn off all the lights before bed. Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit
Combination of Multiple Sleep Issues Increases Risk for Heart Disease
Individual aspects of sleep disruption can be harmful to heart health, but if you combine them, the risk of developing heart disease increases significantly, according to a new study in
A Natural Approach to Restoring the Healing Benefits of Deep, Slow Wave Sleep
Hyla Cass, MD I’m seeing increasing numbers of patients with sleep problems, ranging from difficulty in falling asleep, to being unable to sleep soundly through the night. Rather than waking
Healthy Sleep Habits Help Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42% lower risk of heart failure regardless of other risk factors compared to adults with unhealthy sleep patterns, according to new research