Tag Archives: Sleep
Ten Ways To Keep Your Brain Healthy As You Age
As we get older, we often expect and accept that our body will atrophy. However, we rarely think about how our mind diminishes. But, rest assured that it does. Here are ten prevention techniques to keep your mind sharp as you get older. Believe it or not, many researchers report that the most important thing you can do to keep … [ Read more ]
The Amazing Benefits of Vacation
A new study confirms what we have believed for years. That is, that taking vacation is good for human health! Vacations can help cut blood pressure and lower stress levels for months after returning. The experiment, called the Holiday Health Experiment, found that people who took vacations to exotic places like Thailand or Hawaii, reported lower blood pressure and better … [ Read more ]
How Does Space Travel Affect The Human Body?
Researchers have simulated the effects that a 520-day space mission to Mars has on the human body. They are seeking to understand the impact that this environment has upon sleep, performance and mood within astronauts. Their findings indicate that astronauts tend to suffer from a increase in sedentary activity and a disturbance of circadian rhythms. They plan to use this … [ Read more ]
Six Easy Ways To Keep Your Healthy New Year’s Eve Resolutions
We are on the cusp of a New Year and most of us have made resolutions to have better health in 2013. While many people have made resolutions only to break them, it is possible to find ways to support your goal so that you can achieve it. Before you can work on getting that new job or communicating more … [ Read more ]
Morning People Tend To Be Happier, Healthier
Many people see themselves as either a ‘night owl’ or ‘morning person.’ New research shows that those people, who consider themselves to be early risers, tend to be happier and better prepared for success. If you need extra motivation to get out of bed in the morning, here are some compelling reasons that just might wake you up. Researchers from … [ Read more ]
Not Enough Sleep? What To Do To Boost Energy
Sleep, glorious sleep is a wonderful way to restore your body’s health and well being. Not only does it allow your body to rest and repair itself, it also allows your mind to organize information into separate categories within the brain. We all know that medical experts advise that we get eight hours of uninterrupted rest per night. However, many … [ Read more ]
New Insight Into What Causes Muscle Paralysis During Sleep
A new study, published in The Journal of Neuroscience, reports that two chemicals in the brain cause paralysis in the body’s muscles during rapid eye movement sleep (REM). Previously, scientists believed that glycine alone caused this affect. Now, it appears that gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, works in tandem with glycine. These findings could be contribute to understanding REM sleep behavior … [ Read more ]
