Thought LeadersProfessor Emmanuel StamatakisProfessor, Physical Activity and Population HealthUniversity of Sydney In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis about the health problems linked to poor sleep and how this may be counteracted by high levels of physical activity. Please could you introduce yourself and tell us what inspired your research into physical activity […]
Fox News Flash top headlines for June 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. A study involving nearly half a million people in the U.K. indicated those with diabetes who regularly battled sleep issues faced a higher risk of death. Researchers affiliated with the University of Surrey and […]
Poor sleep impacts the risk of long-term cognitive decline in Hispanic/Latino middle aged and older adults differently than it does in non-Hispanic adults, according to research led by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine neurology faculty and the largest long-term study of U.S. Hispanic/Latinos to date. During seven years of follow-up, Hispanics/Latinos were more […]
Here’s the thing. Everyone dreams, but are they good for us? We know that dreaming about specific things can have particular meanings. For example, you may find something out about yourself if you’re dreaming about dinosaurs, rainbows, or even fighting with somebody. What about those mornings when you wake up and don’t remember dreaming at […]
As far as the three pillars of health go – exercise, diet and sleep – it’s the last one that often gets neglected. Health authorities recommend getting seven to nine hours a night to support everything from our mood and productivity to our weight and immune system. To protect your brain and help reduce your […]
People who clock six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke when compared with those who got less or more sleep, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session. This trend remained true even after […]
This article is told from my personal experience dealing with sleep apnea. I believe I was about 20 years old when I started noticing myself jerking out of sleep while gasping for air, which was a pretty terrifying experience. I would even find myself “choking” while dozing off on my way home from work on […]
They knew the neighborhood would revolt. It was early May, and officials in this Northern California city known for its farm-to-table dining culture and pumped-up housing prices were frantically debating how to keep covid-19 from infiltrating the homeless camps proliferating in the region's celebrated parks and trails. For years, the number of people living homeless […]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently published an update on the use of telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders to reflect lessons learned from the transition to telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and the benefits of continuing to utilize remote care when appropriate. While the technology to remotely connect doctor and […]
Yoga for period pain: can’t sleep? Horrendous cramps? Grab some pillows and try this restorative yoga sequence to feel better. Sometimes, when we’re tired or suffering with intense period pain, the last thing we want to do is an energetic, core sculpting, sweaty workout. Instead, we want to cocoon ourselves in our duvet, listen to […]
