sleep quality
Even in Midlife, Disrupted Sleep Tied to Memory, Thinking Problems Later On
ePeople who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in the online issue of Neurology. The study does not prove that sleep quality causes cognitive decline. It only shows an association. “Given that signs of Alzheimer’s ...
Tai Chi Slows Down Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, Study Says
Tai Chi may curb the symptoms and complications of Parkinson’s disease for several years, reveals research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Its practice was associated with slower disease progression and lower doses of required drugs over time, the findings show. Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, ...
Study Finds Correlation Between Insomnia and Hypertension in Women
New study from Brigham researchers highlights a correlation between symptoms of insomnia and hypertension in women. Getting enough sleep has never been more difficult in today’s fast-paced environment. Yet new research from investigators in the Channing Division of Network Medicine of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care ...
How COVID-19 Lockdown Has Altered Sleep
Stay-at-home orders and “lockdowns” related to the COVID-19 pandemic have had a major impact on the daily lives of people around the world and that includes the way that people sleep, according to two studies published in the journal Current Biology. Both studies show that relaxed school and work schedules and more time spent at home ...
Poor Sleep May Increase Heart Risk in Women
Women who sleep poorly tend to overeat and consume a lower-quality diet, according to a new study from researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (New York). The findings provide new insight into how poor sleep quality can increase the risk of heart disease and obesity and points to possible interventions for improving women’s heart ...
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Isomers for Skin Health
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences My article on lutein and zeaxanthin appeared in the May 2017 issue of Natural Practitioner. The article discussed the relationship between the damaging effects of blue light, and the protective qualities of the lutein and zeaxanthin isomers (rr- and rs-(meso)-zeaxanthin). The article presented ...
Don't Miss Out!
Industry Professionals
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about the latest health, nutrition, and wellness developments by signing up for a FREE subscription to Natural Practitioner magazine and digital newsletter.
Once subscribed, you will receive industry insights, product trends, and important news directly to your doorstep and inbox.
