Search Result For: sleep disorders

An old analog alarm clock showing twenty past eight as the time

Date: 2024/12/30 - 17:00

Insufficient sleep and high blood pressure may raise risk of brain aging

People with high blood pressure who slept for shorter durations were more likely to show poor cognitive function and increased levels of markers of brain aging and injury, a new study has found.

A person sleeping on a bed wrapped up in a duvet and hugging a pillow with their eyes closed

Date: 2024/12/29 - 19:31

Why getting more deep sleep may help improve memory

A new study offers an explanation as to how deep sleep — also known as slow wave sleep — helps support the formation of memories in the brain, which could help with preventing dementia.

Date: 2024/12/24 - 16:31

Brain health, sleep, diet: 3 health resolutions for 2025

In this podcast episode, Medical News Today shares three actionable resolutions that can help improve brain, heart, and metabolic health in the new year via diet, sleep, and exercise.

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Date: 2024/12/21 - 11:00

How might a Mediterranean diet affect inflammatory bowel disease?

Nutrients specific to the Mediterranean diet could help with symptom management in inflammatory bowel disease, evidence suggests. However, more research is necessary to explain the possible mechanisms at play.

Date: 2024/12/20 - 18:00

Large meals after 5 pm could contribute to type 2 diabetes risk

Consuming more than 45% of daily calories after 5 p.m. can contribute to greater risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and chronic inflammation, a recent study suggests.

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Date: 2024/12/19 - 16:00

Sleep apnea impacts brain in ways that may affect cognitive function

Lower brain oxygen levels caused by sleep apnea were linked to changes to the white matter, which could lead to cognitive problem, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2024/12/18 - 17:00

Colon cancer: Measuring ‘biological age’ may help predict who's at risk for polyps

One’s biological age, which measures the body’s physiological state, may help predict who is at risk for developing colon polyps, a known risk factor for colorectal cancer.

Wine and healthy Mediterranean food on a table

Date: 2024/12/18 - 04:32

Occasional Wine With Mediterranean Diet May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

New research suggests that low to moderate wine consumption while adhering to the Mediterranean diet may help lower the risk of heart disease. However, experts caution there are health risks associated with any level of alcohol use.

People sitting around a table enjoying a holiday meal together.

Date: 2024/12/18 - 02:32

Health Experts Debunk 6 Popular Myths About Holiday Habits

From skipping meals and exercise to overindulging in unhealthy food and drinks, experts weigh in on six of the most common health myths that proliferate during the holiday season.

Date: 2024/12/17 - 02:32

Meghan Trainor Says Lifting Weights Helped Her Shed Pounds and Boost Energy Levels

Singer Meghan Trainor says lifting weights has helped "change her life," aiding her on her weight loss journey as well as boosting her energy and strength.