Sleep tight!
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Sleep tight!

Deccan Chronicle  

Getting the morning blues is not the best way to start your day. Reputed neurologist Dr. Prashant Makhija weighs in If you want to wake up early every morning looking and feeling fresh, you better have a proper dose of sound sleep the previous night. Sound sleep hygiene helps regulate the body's internal clock or circadian rhythm and improves the overall sleep quality,” explains Dr Prashant Makhija, consultant neurologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai. Steady maintenance of adequate sleep hours is better for cognitive and physical health rather than trying to compensate for the sleep loss on weekends or during breaks,” prescribes Dr. Makhija. Medical Intervention “Neurologists provide guidance on proper sleep hygiene and may advise lifestyle modifications or alternative treatments like light therapy or melatonin supplements for improved sleep quality.

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Is The '3-2-1 Rule' The Secret To Better Sleep?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Is The '3-2-1 Rule' The Secret To Better Sleep?

Huff Post  

FreshSplash via Getty Images A sleep psychologist on the "Today" show said that avoiding food and liquids before bed can improve sleep. The “3-2-1 rule,” which instructs folks to stop drinking alcohol three hours before bed, stop eating two hours before bed and stop drinking fluids of any kind one hour before bed. “The 3-2-1 rule is really just healthy …

Experts reveal how much sleep your age group should be getting every night
3 months, 1 week ago

Experts reveal how much sleep your age group should be getting every night

The Independent  

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Not able to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night? Get better sleep with these 5 tips from expert
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Not able to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night? Get better sleep with these 5 tips from expert

Hindustan Times  

Spending too many nights trying to fall asleep — or worrying there aren’t enough ZZZs in your day? “You need to understand what your body needs and try your hardest to prioritize that and not just see sleep as kind of what’s left over of the day,” said Molly Atwood, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Johns …

A New Study Says There Are 4 Different Sleep Types. What's Yours?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A New Study Says There Are 4 Different Sleep Types. What's Yours?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING You’re probably well aware of your personality type, like whether you’re an introvert or extrovert. Researchers then categorized participants into one of four different sleep types: Good sleepers : Those who had ideal sleep habits : Those who had ideal sleep habits Weekend catch-up sleepers : People who had irregular, reduced sleep on weekdays and slept longer …

Eid, Alvida sleep tips: Ensuring restful sleep for overall health post Laylatul Qadr in Ramadan 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Eid, Alvida sleep tips: Ensuring restful sleep for overall health post Laylatul Qadr in Ramadan 2024

Hindustan Times  

Laylatul Qadr is the Night of Decree or Night of Power and it is considered one of the most important nights in the Islamic calendar as Muslims believe it to be the night in Ramadan when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad by Allah through the Angel Jibril and as Ramadan 2024 draws to a …

Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

World Sleep Day 2024: Debunking 5 myths about a good night sleep
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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Want To Overcome Sleeplessness? Follow These 5 Amazing Tips
1 year, 4 months ago

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News 18  

Nowadays, most of us struggle with the problem of sleeplessness. If one doesn’t sleep well at night, they can face many problems like fatigue, irritability, and sleep disturbances throughout the next day. They should also make it a habit to go to bed at a specific time each night, which will help them get a good sleep at night. Reading …

Unravelling Sleep Mysteries: Know The Art Of Getting Quality Rest
1 year, 5 months ago

Unravelling Sleep Mysteries: Know The Art Of Getting Quality Rest

ABP News  

New Delhi: Sleep is an essential aspect of human life, yet it remains one of the most mysterious and enigmatic processes. In this feature article, we will delve into the intricacies of sleep, exploring its importance, the various stages of sleep, common sleep disorders, and actionable tips for achieving quality rest. Good sleeping postures and their advantages: Good sleeping postures …

An essential guide to sleeping better at night
1 year, 5 months ago

An essential guide to sleeping better at night

Live Mint  

Of all the vital activities your body performs, sleep may, in fact, be the most underrated one. Honouring a fixed bedtime and wake-up time helps regulate your internal body clock, leading to peaceful and more restorative sleep. Invest in a good-quality mattress: For the ultimate sleep upgrade, invest in a mattress that will help minimise tossing and turning, contribute to …

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 tips to help you get better sleep at night
1 year, 9 months ago

5 tips to help you get better sleep at night

India Today  

At least one day in a week or a month our sleep gets hampered for various reasons. Calling sleep one of the most powerful things a person can do for their body, author Aric Prather, a psychologist and professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at the University of California, listed tips in this book, titled The Seven-Day Sleep Prescription, about …

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 …

Sleep quality – not quantity – more important for healthy and happy life
1 year, 9 months ago

Sleep quality – not quantity – more important for healthy and happy life

The Independent  

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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, …

Why you should be focusing on quality of sleep to boost your life expectancy
1 year, 10 months ago

Why you should be focusing on quality of sleep to boost your life expectancy

Live Mint  

For years, received wisdom had it that humans need eight hours of sleep to be fit and firing on all cylinders. But you can also spend 7 hours in bed and only have 15 minutes of deep sleep and that is not good quality sleep.” Good quality sleep improves brain performance, mood and health, says Dr. Vikas Maurya, director and …

Improve your sleep quality with these before-bed diet habits
1 year, 10 months ago

Improve your sleep quality with these before-bed diet habits

India TV News  

Sleep is an essential aspect of human life that allows our body and mind to rest and rejuvenate. However, many people struggle to get enough quality sleep due to various factors, including stress, anxiety, and unhealthy lifestyle habits. While there are several remedies to improve sleep, including medication and therapy, some simple changes in diet and daily habits can also …

Getting good sleep could add years to your life: Research
1 year, 10 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  

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Want a Good Night’s Sleep? These 5 Foods May Help You
1 year, 10 months ago

Want a Good Night’s Sleep? These 5 Foods May Help You

News 18  

Our health depends heavily on getting a good night’s sleep. Even though everyone’s sleep cycle is different, most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every day. Studies indicate that people who consume a well-rounded diet that includes milk and other dairy products may have improved sleep quality. Numerous varieties of nuts and seeds contain melatonin as well …

Follow These Tips to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
1 year, 11 months ago

Follow These Tips to Avoid Sleep Deprivation

News 18  

A good night’s sleep is essential for a healthy living. Further, if you are ailing with heart disease, a good night’s sleep is crucial for you. However, caffeine drinks like tea and coffee stimulate your nervous system when consumed late in the day and prevent your body from properly resting at night. It’s indeed a vicious cycle when you sleep …

Six simple ways to improve your "sleep hygiene," according to experts
1 year, 11 months ago

Six simple ways to improve your "sleep hygiene," according to experts

Salon  

Sleep, that elusive specter. "You may not notice problems right away when you sacrifice sleep, but if that happens often, it makes you more prone to health problems and to not being able to fully enjoy life." "Sleep hygiene is usually the first approach to improve one's sleep because it's practical, it's easy, and it's free," Dr. Rui Pereira, a …

5 Proven Hacks To Help Improve Quality Of Your Sleep
2 years ago

5 Proven Hacks To Help Improve Quality Of Your Sleep

News 18  

Ever found yourself dreaming about a relaxing good night’s sleep? Here are 5 proven tips that can help you finally have that sleep of your dreams: Put A Stop To CaffeineIt might sound like a no brainer but the amount of people who consume caffeine before bed is astonishing. In fact, a study has found that taking a moderate dose …

How Sleep Experts Get Through The Day When They're Sleep-Deprived
2 years, 1 month ago

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

Huff Post  

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Why is sleep important?
2 years, 1 month 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 …

How Many Hours of Sleep is Necessary for Good Health? Learn Here
2 years, 2 months ago

How Many Hours of Sleep is Necessary for Good Health? Learn Here

News 18  

There are many reasons contributing to people not getting enough sleep at night. According to various studies, at least 7 hours of sleep is required to maintain good health. A recent PLoS Medicine study found that sleeping for less than 7 hours per night may be harmful to one’s health. Aside from age, other factors that contribute to good or …

Tips That Will Help You Sleep Better
2 years, 3 months ago

Tips That Will Help You Sleep Better

News 18  

The best way to make sure that you wake up well-rested is to enforce good sleeping habits. Strong sleep hygiene means having a stable bedroom ambience and fixed schedule that will aid in consistent and undisturbed sleep. Good sleep helps your body to relax, which in turn boosts physical as well as mental health. So, if you have been struggling …

Sleep quality more important than duration to stay healthy, research suggests
2 years, 3 months ago

Sleep quality more important than duration to stay healthy, research suggests

The Independent  

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Why you need to maintain sleep hygiene
2 years, 6 months ago

Why you need to maintain sleep hygiene

Live Mint  

When it comes to the top concerns of clients, sleep issues have emerged as a big issue since the pandemic, with children as young as eight years reporting them and adults across gender experiencing it. A client tells me, “My 15-year-old tosses and turns in bed for three hours before he can fall off to sleep and now has anxiety …

Sleep deprived? Cardiologist on how it can raise risk of heart attack
2 years, 6 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 …

Still working from home? Dos and don'ts to avoid sleep disorders
2 years, 7 months ago

Still working from home? Dos and don'ts to avoid sleep disorders

Hindustan Times  

Considering Covid-19 is still very much around and waves come and go, many workplaces are still encouraging work from home for the safety of their employees. Due to the pandemic related work from home sleep disorders are becoming more common because of lack of activity, long work hours and loss of personal and professional boundary. There is increased risk of …

Think eight hours of sleep is best? New research suggests otherwise
2 years, 8 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 …

Want to be healthy? Seven hours of sleep is ideal, reveals study
2 years, 8 months ago

Want to be healthy? Seven hours of sleep is ideal, reveals study

India Today  

A good night’s sleep is imperative for a healthy body and mind and there is no denying that. According to a new study, seven hours of sleep each night is the optimal duration for middle to old-age people. The study conducted among 5,00,000 adults aged between 38 and 73 revealed that both lack of sleep and oversleeping were linked to …

Not Able to Get Good Night's Sleep? Here are 10 Things That Will Help You
2 years, 11 months ago

Not Able to Get Good Night's Sleep? Here are 10 Things That Will Help You

News 18  

Sleep deprivation can be a root cause of many health illnesses. If you don’t take enough sleep, you might experience irritation, frustration, increased hunger, fatigue as well as ailments like heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. People struggle to get a good night’s sleep, which is at least 7 to 8 hours, either because they have trouble …

Covid: 7 ways to sleep better
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid: 7 ways to sleep better

The Independent  

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Five Ways to Improve Your Sleep Pattern
3 years, 11 months ago

Five Ways to Improve Your Sleep Pattern

News 18  

Sleep times vary among individuals due to multiple factors. Shared below are five steps to improve sleep patterns. Scheduling our sleep One must maintain consistency about sleep and waking times. One can also listen to binaural beats, or two tones at slightly differing frequencies, which can relax the mind and prepare the brain for sleep. Hence it is advisable to …

Indians get best good night’s sleep in the world: Study
5 years, 4 months ago

Indians get best good night’s sleep in the world: Study

Live Mint  

When it comes to quality sleep, India has astonishingly come on top -- followed by Saudi Arabia and China -- among the most restful populations where people get the best good night's sleep. The survey, conducted online by global market research firm KJT Group on behalf of Philips among 11,006 adults ages 18 and older in 12 countries, found that …

The key to good sleep? A hot bath
5 years, 5 months ago

The key to good sleep? A hot bath

Salon  

Getting a good night’s sleep might seem like a luxury in our fast-paced world, but there's oodles of research that shows that it is the key to good health. In a new paper published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews biomedical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin may have found a way for people to get better shuteye: …

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