Sleep well and stay slim?
A good nights sleep may improve your efforts to lose weight. An experimental study found that people who were sleep deprived reduced their weight loss by over 50%.
read moreA good nights sleep may improve your efforts to lose weight. An experimental study found that people who were sleep deprived reduced their weight loss by over 50%.
read moreTroubled sleepers have an over-active nervous system and may be particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine even though they drink less than good sleepers. Cutting down on caffeine intake can help.
read moreInsomnia affects millions of people worldwide with many people turning to medications to help them sleep. There is however another treatment option that is much cheaper, enjoyable and safer; music.
read moreA good nights sleep may cut your cancer risk. Sound like a good excuse for an early night? Actually it is, low levels of a hormone produced while sleeping called melatonin may significantly increase your risk of developing various cancers, in particular breast cancer (1).
read moreLack of adequate, refreshing sleep is emerging as a major risk factor for chronic diseases such as overweight and obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease [1]. Increased appetite and cravings for sweet foods may be one way poor quality sleep increases disease risk. In the January 2009 edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition researchers found that restricting peoples sleep time from 8.5 hours to 5.5 hours a night made them hungrier, in particular for sugary snacks [2].
read moreSleep is essential for restoring health and vitality to your mind and body. Studies show that people who sleep 7 - 8 hours each night live longer, healthier lives than those who sleep fewer hours. There are several practical tips for getting a good nights sleep...
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