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High quality magnesium supplement could put an end to restless nights for entire family

The poor sleep epidemic among Britain’s children was highlighted on BBC Panorama last night (6 March) amidst reports that around a third of children will suffer with sleep issues at some point during their childhood.

From BetterYou Ltd 9 Mar 2017

Can dancing improve your mental health?

Dance psychology is the study of dance and dancers from a scientific and psychological perspective. What we're trying to understand is what happens when people dance and why, we are looking at it from a healthcare perspective, which might suggest dancing is good for you.

8 Mar 2017

Nearly half of all deaths caused by diabetes, stroke and heart disease linked to poor dietary habits

Nearly half of all deaths in the United States in 2012 that were caused by cardiometabolic diseases, including heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, have been linked to substandard eating habits, according to a study published in the March 7 issue of JAMA and funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.

8 Mar 2017

Gentle sound stimulation enhances deep sleep, memory in older adults

Gentle sound stimulation -- such as the rush of a waterfall -- synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhanced deep sleep in older adults and improved their ability to recall words, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

8 Mar 2017

Professional IPM no better in decreasing asthma in children than do-it-yourself mouse allergen reduction

The results of a new study reveal that a professional pest management intervention was no better in decreasing asthma symptoms in children allergic to mice than teaching families how to reduce the level of allergens shed by mice in the home on their own.

7 Mar 2017

Maintaining healthy sex life could boost job satisfaction and engagement at work, study finds

Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees' job satisfaction and engagement at the office, underscoring the value of a strong work-life balance, an Oregon State University researcher has found.

6 Mar 2017

Many parents report bedtime challenges for kids after Daylight Saving Time

Half of all American parents say Daylight Saving Time affects their kids and more than one-quarter (29%) report it's more difficult to get children to sleep after the time change, according to a new survey from the Better Sleep Council, the nonprofit consumer education arm of the International Sleep Products Association.

6 Mar 2017

Study shows and measures effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs on chess play

The first study to both show and measure the effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs such as modafinil, methylphenidate, and caffeine, on chess play is being published in the March edition of the peer-reviewed journal European Neuropsychopharmacology.

6 Mar 2017

Physicians recommend whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health

Nutrition researcher Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C., president and founder of the nonprofit Physicians Committee, is one of 12 authors of "Journal of the American College of Cardiology, which recommends whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health.

3 Mar 2017

Doctoral student in biology investigating cause of hereditary neurodegenerative disease

Babita Adhikari Dhungel, doctoral student in biology from Nepal, is researching the cause of CLN8 disease, which is a form of neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses.

3 Mar 2017

Telephone-delivered collaborative care program effective in treating anxiety disorders

A telephone-delivered collaborative care program for treating panic and generalized anxiety disorders in primary care is significantly more effective than doctors' usual care at improving health-related quality of life, anxiety and mood symptoms, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

2 Mar 2017

Probiotic combination may help reduce hay fever symptoms, research shows

As we head into allergy season, you may feel less likely to grab a hanky and sneeze. That's because new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences research shows a probiotic combination might help reduce hay fever symptoms, if it's taken during allergy season.

2 Mar 2017

Misuse of sleep monitors can cause unintended problems

A 39-year-old man whom we'll call Mr. R received a sleep-tracking device from his girlfriend. Since starting a new job several years earlier, he sometimes had trouble getting a good night's sleep. Not surprisingly, the next day he'd feel tired, irritable and absentminded.

1 Mar 2017

Living with children linked to insufficient sleep among women, study finds

New research backs up what many women already know: They're sleep deprived. Unlike men, a good night's sleep for women is affected by having children in the house, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 69th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 22 to 28, 2017.

27 Feb 2017

Dietary prebiotics can improve sleep after stress exposure, study suggests

In recent years, reams of research papers have shed light on the health benefits of probiotics, the "good bacteria" found in fermented foods and dietary supplements.

24 Feb 2017

Study: Adolescents who report daytime sleepiness more likely to commit crimes in adulthood

In a recent study of adolescents, those who reported being sleepy during the day were more likely to be antisocial, and they were 4.5-times more likely to commit crime by age 29.

24 Feb 2017

Daytime sleepiness during teenage years linked to criminal offenses later in life

Teenagers who self-report feeling drowsy mid-afternoon also tend to exhibit more anti-social behavior such as lying, cheating, stealing and fighting.

23 Feb 2017

BIDMC review focuses on neural circuitry of wakefulness and sleep

Sleep remains an enduring biological mystery with major clinical relevance, according to a review by clinician-researcher Thomas Scammell, MD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and colleagues.

23 Feb 2017

Successful insomnia treatment may not require complicated neurofeedback, study shows

A new study published in Brain indicates that successful treatment for insomnia may not actually require complicated neurofeedback (direct training of brain functions). Rather, it appears patients who simply believe they're getting neurofeedback training appear to get the same benefits.

22 Feb 2017

Team effort at school and home could help reduce childhood obesity rates

Schools are taking a proactive approach to get students to move more and improve their eating habits. But it takes a team effort at both school and home to make a difference, said Greg Welk, a professor of kinesiology at Iowa State University.

22 Feb 2017

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

High quality magnesium supplement could put an end to restless nights for entire family

Can dancing improve your mental health?

Nearly half of all deaths caused by diabetes, stroke and heart disease linked to poor dietary habits

Gentle sound stimulation enhances deep sleep, memory in older adults

Professional IPM no better in decreasing asthma in children than do-it-yourself mouse allergen reduction

Maintaining healthy sex life could boost job satisfaction and engagement at work, study finds

Many parents report bedtime challenges for kids after Daylight Saving Time

Study shows and measures effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs on chess play

Physicians recommend whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health

Doctoral student in biology investigating cause of hereditary neurodegenerative disease

Telephone-delivered collaborative care program effective in treating anxiety disorders

Probiotic combination may help reduce hay fever symptoms, research shows

Misuse of sleep monitors can cause unintended problems

Living with children linked to insufficient sleep among women, study finds

Dietary prebiotics can improve sleep after stress exposure, study suggests

Study: Adolescents who report daytime sleepiness more likely to commit crimes in adulthood

Daytime sleepiness during teenage years linked to criminal offenses later in life

BIDMC review focuses on neural circuitry of wakefulness and sleep

Successful insomnia treatment may not require complicated neurofeedback, study shows

Team effort at school and home could help reduce childhood obesity rates

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