Popular myths about sleep, debunked : Life Kit
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Popular myths about sleep, debunked : Life Kit

NPR  

Popular myths about sleep, debunked Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Sleep has a huge impact on our health. Sponsor Message MYTH 2: One night of sleep deprivation will have lasting effects Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Your sleep isn't going to be perfect every night, says Robbins. MYTH 3: Being able to fall asleep anytime, anywhere is a good thing Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR "It's a myth that a good sleeper would be able to hit the pillow and fall asleep right away," says Robbins. MYTH 6: Exercising within 4 hours of bedtime will disturb your sleep Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR For many years, sleep experts told people to "avoid exercise close to bedtime," says Robbins, because it can raise body temperature, heart rate and adrenaline levels, leading to poor sleep.

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You shouldn't be inspired by the Japanese man who sleeps 30 mins a day: Experts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

You shouldn't be inspired by the Japanese man who sleeps 30 mins a day: Experts

Hindustan Times  

Don't get inspired by Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old from Japan who claims to sleep only 30 mins a day for the last 12 years, to increase his life-span. "He started cutting back on sleep 12 years ago to gain more active hours each day and managed to reduce his sleep to only 30 to 45 minutes a day," South China …

How to have a good day at work: Learn the 11 golden rules for better sleep
8 months, 4 weeks ago

How to have a good day at work: Learn the 11 golden rules for better sleep

The Independent  

We all know what a big impact sleep can have on us. We did a survey at the end of last year with our database of over 1 million people to get a better understanding of sleep habits and the results were pretty grim; 90 per cent of respondents said they wished for better sleep as poor sleep is the …

Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science
9 months, 1 week ago

Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science

BBC  

Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science Getty Images To celebrate World Sleep Day, here's our science-based guide to getting the best slumber you can – from varying sleep with the seasons to taking inspiration from the past. Slumber in two shifts Today, when people wake up in the middle of the night, it's not unusual to panic …

6 great hacks to help you sleep better
9 months, 1 week ago

6 great hacks to help you sleep better

Live Mint  

While World Sleep Day is observed across the world on 15 March, billions, including me, pray for a good night's sleep everyday. A Fitbit survey from 2019 found that India ranks as the second-most sleep-deprived country globally, with an average nightly sleep duration of only seven hours and one minute. Melatonin supplements are generally speaking a safer bet than the …

World Sleep Day 2024: Debunking 5 myths about a good night sleep
9 months, 1 week ago

World Sleep Day 2024: Debunking 5 myths about a good night sleep

India TV News  

World Sleep Day is a global call to action to emphasise the importance of healthy sleep. This World Sleep Day, let's debunk 5 common myths and shed light on the realities of achieving restful sleep. However, exposure to artificial light, especially blue or white light, can disrupt the body's natural production of melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep and …

the importance of sleep for new mothers
1 year, 4 months ago

the importance of sleep for new mothers

The Hindu  

World Breastfeeding Week just drew to a close on August 7, 2023, but there’s another aspect to new motherhood that perhaps requires a little more conversation: the gruelling effects of lack of sleep. A 2019 study published in the journal Sleep in fact, found that new parents could face up to six years of sleep deprivation. This January, a study …

Getting a good night's sleep leads to 40 percent lower chance of an early death, study finds
1 year, 6 months ago

Getting a good night's sleep leads to 40 percent lower chance of an early death, study finds

Daily Mail  

New research shows getting enough sleep leads to a 40% lower chance of death Getting a good night's rest just might save your life. According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the findings come when a third of Americans aren't getting enough sleep - at least seven hours a night. Data from United Health Foundation showed …

5 Strategies to Optimise Sleep and Productivity
1 year, 9 months ago

5 Strategies to Optimise Sleep and Productivity

News 18  

We all want to know the key to being very productive, but in our quest, we compromise the most crucial productivity practice – a good night’s sleep. To get quality sleep and show up with executive presence, follow these five easy strategies: First, put your thoughts “to bed” Many professionals regularly experience anxiety when sleeping, their minds racing with several …

World Sleep Day 2023: 55% Indians Are Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Uninterrupted Sleep. Are You One of Them?
1 year, 9 months ago

World Sleep Day 2023: 55% Indians Are Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Uninterrupted Sleep. Are You One of Them?

News 18  

If you have been tossing and turning all night counting sheep in an attempt to get some sleep, you are not alone. On World Sleep Day, March 17, a survey has revealed that on an aggregate basis, 55 per cent Indians surveyed are getting less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep daily. On an aggregate basis, 55 per cent of …

Importance of sleep for good health largely neglected, say doctors
1 year, 9 months ago

Importance of sleep for good health largely neglected, say doctors

The Hindu  

Just as a nutritious diet and regular physical exercise are cornerstones of good health, sleep is vital to an individual’s physical and mental well-being. However, the importance of sleep is not usually considered by individuals, say doctors ahead of World Sleep Day on March 17 — a day marked annually by the World Sleep Society since 2008. Senior consultant pulmonologist, …

Experts pinpoint five sleep habits that could add years to your life
1 year, 9 months ago

Experts pinpoint five sleep habits that could add years to your life

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Getting good sleep could add years to your life: Research
1 year, 9 months ago

Getting good sleep could add years to your life: Research

Hindustan Times  

According to recent research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Along With the World Congress of Cardiology, getting enough sleep can boost your heart and general health--and possibly even how long you live. "We saw a clear dose-response relationship, so the more beneficial factors someone has in terms of having a higher quality of sleep, …

Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests
1 year, 10 months ago

Getting good sleep could add years to your life, study suggests

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

How Sleep Experts Get Through The Day When They're Sleep-Deprived
2 years ago

How Sleep Experts Get Through The Day When They're Sleep-Deprived

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter or spent the night tossing and turning, you know how awful it can feel to be sleep-deprived. As a result, caffeine makes us feel less sleepy and improves learning and decision-making if you’re sleep-deprived, according to Dr. Andrey Zinchuk, a sleep medicine doctor with Yale Medicine. “I don’t have too much …

Why is sleep important?
2 years ago

Why is sleep important?

The Hindu  

While super-seniors such as myself were young, we had to hit the bed by 8 p.m. and wake up by 4 a.m., brush teeth, take a bath and start the day with the remaining school homework, eat some breakfast, take tiffin boxes with lunch, and go to school. Required sleep The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended that children …

Why sleep is important for your health and well-being
2 years, 4 months ago

Why sleep is important for your health and well-being

Live Mint  

Why do we sleep, and what happens during sleep? A study published earlier this year in the journal Nature, on sleep health composites states that poor sleep health may contribute to greater risk of heart disease. "Findings revealed having more sleep health problems may increase the risk of heart disease in middle adulthood," it states. The American Health Institute also …

Sleeping less than 9 hours? Your child may develop less grey matter in brain
2 years, 4 months ago

Sleeping less than 9 hours? Your child may develop less grey matter in brain

Live Mint  

Less than nine hours of sleep per night results in mental health issues, cognitive decline, and less grey matter in certain parts of the brain. Elementary school-aged children who get less than nine hours of sleep each night show significant differences in some brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence, and well-being compared to those who get the advised nine to …

Sleep deprived? Cardiologist on how it can raise risk of heart attack
2 years, 5 months ago

Sleep deprived? Cardiologist on how it can raise risk of heart attack

Hindustan Times  

Sleeping well is an important factor for heart health, according to American Heart Association, that has added sound sleep to its cardiovascular health score that already consists of diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. "The new metric of sleep duration reflects the latest research findings: sleep impacts overall health, and people who have healthier …

Think 8 hours of sleep is best? Think again!
2 years, 7 months ago

Think 8 hours of sleep is best? Think again!

Hindustan Times  

Most of us have internalized it as a rule: A full night of sleep means eight hours for adults. As we age, it may be healthier for our mental health if we sleep less rather than more In a study published in the journal Nature Aging, the researchers said they found that seven hours of sleep was best for cognitive …

Think eight hours of sleep is best? New research suggests otherwise
2 years, 7 months ago

Think eight hours of sleep is best? New research suggests otherwise

The Hindu  

Most of us have internalized it as a rule: A full night of sleep means eight hours for adults. In a study published in the journal Nature Aging, the researchers say they found that seven hours of sleep was best for cognitive performance and good mental health. The researchers examined data from nearly 500,000 participants aged 38 to 73 years …

How much sleep do you really need?
3 years, 2 months ago

How much sleep do you really need?

Live Mint  

There was a time when Delhi-based Mayank Shreshtha, an IT executive working Gurugram, did not have trouble falling asleep. "Participants reported a pile-up of angry, nervous, lonely, irritable and frustrated feelings as a result of sleep loss," said the study. "These negative feelings and symptoms were continuously elevated throughout consecutive sleep loss days and didn't return to baseline levels unless …

Do we really need 8 hours’ sleep? 我们真的需要八小时睡眠吗？
3 years, 5 months ago

Do we really need 8 hours’ sleep? 我们真的需要八小时睡眠吗？

China Daily  

Do we really need 8 hours’ sleep? 我们真的需要八小时睡眠吗？ Play audio file 你每天平均睡多长时间？八小时通常被认为是 “黄金” 睡眠时间，但这是否因人而异？哪些因素决定一个人究竟该睡多久才好？本期 “随身英语” 围绕这个话题展开讨论。 词汇：sleep studies 睡眠研究 Charles Darwin once said “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life”. It seems that the amount of sleep you need depends upon your age – with infants needing much more than …

Do we really need 8 hours’ sleep? 我们真的需要八小时睡眠吗？
3 years, 5 months ago

Do we really need 8 hours’ sleep? 我们真的需要八小时睡眠吗？

China Daily  

Do we really need 8 hours’ sleep? 我们真的需要八小时睡眠吗？ Play audio file 你每天平均睡多长时间？八小时通常被认为是 “黄金” 睡眠时间，但这是否因人而异？哪些因素决定一个人究竟该睡多久才好？本期 “随身英语” 围绕这个话题展开讨论。 词汇：sleep studies 睡眠研究 Charles Darwin once said “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life”. It seems that the amount of sleep you need depends upon your age – with infants needing much more than …

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