Posts Tagged ‘sleep deprivation’
Does Sleep Deprivation Really Increase Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s?
Sleep deprivation can increase your risk in getting Alzheimer’s disease according to scientists at Washington University in St. Louis. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and affects more than 5 million Americans. Eight participants, ages 30-60 were put through a variety of tests over 36 hours. They either received a…
Read More5 Sleep Mistakes You Are Making Before Bedtime
Sleep is extremely important to maintain your mental and physical health. Specifically, research has documented that Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and Stage 4 (deep) are very important. They are key to elevated mood, sharp memory, and positive cognitive function. Sleep mistake 1: You stay up late on week ends and consequently get up in…
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