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Refined Carbs Linked to Sleep Problems

Think about what you eat if you don't want to count sheep while trying to fall asleep.

A new study from Columbia University found women who consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar were more likely to develop insomnia.

, March 16, 2020


Daytime Drowsiness Dictated by Diet

Researchers in Australia conducted a study to determine which foods make people drowsy in the afternoons.

Scientists from Flinders University found a high intake of saturated fats and carbohydrates are the reason some people are susceptible to excessive daytime sleepiness.

, November 11, 2019


Your Sleep and Gut Health are Intertwined

Poor sleep affects your gut microbiome and a poor gut microbiome affects your sleep.

Researchers at Nova Southeastern University found that gut health and sleep health are intertwined with one likely affecting the other.

, November 04, 2019


Fat Metabolism Affected by Lack of Sleep

Some answers are revealed as to why those who sleep less tend to weigh more.

Penn State researchers explained In a report in the Journal of Lipid Research how lack of sleep can lead people to feel less full after eating and how it causes the body to store more fat.

, September 23, 2019


Increased Oxygen Leads to Deeper Sleep

Increased oxygen could be the key to making sure you have a deeper sleep.

Increasing the oxygen level of rats in this study meant their brains experienced more slow-wave sleep patterns.

, May 20, 2019


Study Shows How Sleep Affects Heart Health

The importance of a good night's sleep has now been linked to heart health through a new study.

Researchers discovered when sleep is sound there is a link between the brain, bone marrow and blood vessels that protect against the development of atherosclerosis or a hardening of the arteries.

, February 18, 2019


Lack of Sleep Can be a Real Pain

Research shows how pain and lack of sleep can lead to a spiral of more pain and less sleep

New research from the University of California at Berkeley shows the body’s ability to manage pain is controlled in part by the amount of sleep it gets.

, February 04, 2019


A Child’s Sleep Impacts Their Health as a Teen

The sleep you get or don't get as a child could affect your weight as a teenager.

Children who don’t have regular bedtimes and don’t get sufficient sleep are more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI) as a teenager.

, January 14, 2019


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