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A good reason to hit snooze! Experts explain why an extra 15 minutes of sleep per day can add a decade to your life

A good reason to hit snooze! Experts explain why an extra 15 minutes of sleep per day can add a decade to your life

The key to living longer could be under your duvet. According to one expert, getting 15 minutes of extra sleep per night is a minor lifestyle tweak you can make to slash your risk of an early death. Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, a physical exercise researcher, told The Independent that if you slightly change three areas of your life simultaneously, it can …

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How common sleep problem suffered by more than 90 million Americans speeds up aging

How common sleep problem suffered by more than 90 million Americans speeds up aging

Not getting enough sleep could be speeding up your aging and making your brain years older than you actually are.  Physical aging of the brain can cause structural changes like shrinkage and thinning, leading to slower processing, memory issues, and cognitive decline.  It can also result in decreased neurotransmitter production, affecting mood and cognitive flexibility. While some cognitive changes are …

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Poor Sleep Can Age Your Brain By A Year, Study Shows – Study Finds

Poor Sleep Can Age Your Brain By A Year, Study Shows  Study Finds Your Brain Looks Older When You’ve Slept Poorly, Study Finds  ScienceAlert The alarming health effects a lack of sleep has on your brain  The Independent Poor sleep may accelerate brain aging  Medical Xpress THIS common habit is making your brain age faster  Times of India Source link

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How to get the best night’s sleep: what the science says

How to get the best night’s sleep: what the science says

From TikTok videos touting mouth tape and weighted blankets, to magazines ranking insomnia-curbing pillows, sleep advice is everywhere. And it’s no wonder. People all over the world complain of insomnia and not getting enough sleep, driving a market for sleep aids worth more than US$100 billion annually. But scientists warn that online hacks and pricey tools aren’t always effective. And …

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Sleep Disorders Predict Parkinson’s or Dementia Years Ahead

Sleep Disorders Predict Parkinson’s or Dementia Years Ahead

Summary: Two landmark international studies show that brain biomarkers can predict whether people with REM sleep behaviour disorder (iRBD) will develop Parkinson’s disease or dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). MRI scans revealed that reduced glymphatic system function signals higher risk for Parkinson’s, while increased free water in the basal nucleus of Meynert predicts progression to DLB. These findings come from …

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We Asked Sleep Experts How to Avoid a Melatonin Hangover, and They All Said the Same Thing

We Asked Sleep Experts How to Avoid a Melatonin Hangover, and They All Said the Same Thing

Key Takeaways Take less than 1 milligram of melatonin to avoid side effects like headaches and confusion.   Choose a reputable melatonin brand to ensure it’s pure and properly dosed.   Taking too much melatonin can result in a “melatonin hangover.” Uncomfortable side effects can occur the next day, such as headaches, daytime sleepiness, dizziness, mood changes, upset stomach, intense dreams, disorientation, …

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