Sleep

Most of us know what it means to have a bad night’s sleep: we feel tired the next day, sometimes groggy and confused and maybe cranky because we’re not well-rested. Loss of sleep can be due to innumerable factors, some of which can affect you at any age, others more…

It seems that almost every day brings a new story about Alzheimer’s: the latest drug failure, the newest research findings, the predicted explosion of new cases. In fact, progress is being made to determine causes, define symptoms and develop approaches for combatting this dreaded disease. Here are some recent updates…

It may be a vicious cycle- the older you get, the more your sleep is disrupted, leading to more risks to your health…which may then lead to further sleep disruptions. While no one knows definitively how to improve sleep for any one individual, what we do know pretty clearly is…

Here is an essential question: Is poor sleep a consequence of aging, or is poor sleep a contributing factor to aging? Turns out, it may be both. According to new research published in the journal Neuron, because certain brain mechanisms that promote deep sleep diminish as we age, we have trouble getting…

Anyone who’s had a restless night knows how difficult life can be without a good night’s sleep. And it’s not just the hours in bed that count: it’s also essential that your sleep be deep and restful- fitful sleep can be as harmful as no sleep. Given the essential need…

Have you ever felt tired after lunch and fought the good fight to avoid falling asleep? Well, according to new research, you should abandon the fight and get into bed! It turns out that a post-lunchtime nap may be just what you need to stay mentally sharp as you age….