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 they had a night sleep of more than six hours," it said. Bengaluru-based sleep solutions provider Wakefit, which aims to make sleep and home solutions affordable and comfortable through transparent transactions, in its annual Great Indian Sleep Scorecard 2020 report, said that one in five Indians suffered from insomnia. "The doctor suggested that I follow some important sleep hygiene tips, including removing screen time one hour before sleeping, exercising regularly during the day, and having a consistent and relaxing bedtime routine," says Mukherjee.

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

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 …

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: How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Really Need?
1 year, 9 months ago

World Sleep Day 2023: How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Really Need?

News 18  

WORLD SLEEP DAY 2023: Today, March 17, 2023 is World Sleep Day, a day dedicated toward raising awareness about the importance of sleep for a healthy life. We follow good diets, work out at the gym, practice yoga to keep our bodies healthy but sleep isn’t something we put too much stock into. But yes, the generally accepted frame is …

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  

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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 to wake up feeling fresh? Try this sleep calculator
1 year, 10 months ago

Want to wake up feeling fresh? Try this sleep calculator

Daily Mail  

The sleep calculator will tell you what time to go to sleep to wake up refreshed Do you ever wake up feeling groggy? By inputting when you need to wake up, this sleep calculator will give you the perfect time to hit the sack. According to the NHS, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep a night — which …

Follow These Tips to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
1 year, 10 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 …

Women need more sleep than men
2 years ago

Women need more sleep than men

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Not many people are aware that women need more sleep than men, said doctors from the city. According to an internationally renowned doctor, women require 8-10 hours of sleep each night, while men can get by with 6-7- 8 hours of sleep. Women require more sleep in order to create certain hormone reserves, said the doctor, adding, “Men can …

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 …

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 …

Are you sleeping according to your age? Know from experts
2 years, 7 months ago

Are you sleeping according to your age? Know from experts

Hindustan Times  

A good night's sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. Not getting enough sleep at night is generally associated with daytime sleepiness, tiredness, depressed mood, poor daytime functioning, and other health and safety related problems Importance of sleep Dr Santosh Bangar, Senior Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Global Hospital, Parel, Mumbai says that it's not just the duration of sleep that …

Napping Too Much? Expert Reveals Reason Behind Sleep Addiction
2 years, 8 months ago

Napping Too Much? Expert Reveals Reason Behind Sleep Addiction

News 18  

After a hectic day at work, we need adequate sleep as it rejuvenates our system and makes us prepare for the next day. Despite sleeping for 7 hours, if you don’t feel rested and crave naps during the day, it may indicate a sign of sleep addiction. Dr. Asma said, “An average adult needs at least 7 hours of undisturbed …

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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