Quality Sleep – The Foundation of Optimal Brain Health
Quality SleepThe Foundation of Optimal Brain HealthIn the quest for optimal brain health, few factors are as fundamental and impactful as the quality of our sleep. Just as a sturdy foundation supports a towering structure, quality sleep forms the bedrock upon which our physical, mental and emotional well-being thrive. From protecting the neural structures to […]
Continue readingSleep for Health – Reducing Risk of Rheumatic Heart Disease
Sleep as Self-CareReducing Risk of Rheumatic Heart DiseaseRheumatic heart disease is a condition that can be influenced by various factors, including sleep. Lack of sufficient and quality sleep impacts your overall health increasing risk of developing of rheumatic heart disease.What to Know & What to DoOverall Cardiovascular HealthSleep plays a crucial role in supporting the […]
Continue readingSleep for Health – Role of Sleep in Myelin Plasticity – Managing MS
Science of SleepSleep and MSThe Role of Sleep in Myelin PlasticitySleep plays a crucial role in managing multiple sclerosis (MS) and getting optimal sleep can have significant benefits for someone with this challenging condition. Here are some key ways sleep can help someone with MS:The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It’s considered an immune […]
Continue readingSleep for Health – How Sleep Quality Affects Your Heart Health
Science of SleepSleep Quality & Heart Health When you get less than 7 hours of sleep, how does this affect your heart health?What if your sleep is fragmented, how does this challenge heart health? The above questions are from a study published in February 2022, in which the aim was to better understand the importance […]
Continue readingSleep for Health – Reducing Risk of Eye Conditions
Sleep as Self-CareHealthier Eyes & Better Sleep Do you spend much time with your mobile phone and work with digital screens?Sure, it’s great how mobile technology allows us to work, connect with others, and browse the internet, at any time and at any location. But the more time you spend staring at digital screens, the more […]
Continue readingSleep for Health -Effects of Sleep Quality on Hormone System
The Interplay Between Insomnia and the Hormone SystemHormones are chemical messengers that play a crucial role in regulating processes like growth, metabolism, immune function, and stress response. Ideally, the levels of all hormones is just right. As you might have guessed, getting optimal sleep is one of the keys for the proper functioning of the […]
Continue readingQuality Sleep – Heart Healthy Sleep Habits
Sleep as Self-CareGet 8-9 Hours of Sleep to Keep Your Heart HealthyYour heart-function is at great risk if you lack sleep or sleep poorly. Because when your heart is not functioning optimally, every cell in your body suffers – a good reason to prioritize getting the best possible sleep.While you sleep, your body relaxes and […]
Continue readingQuality Sleep – Reduce Oxidative Stress to Slow Ageing
Sleep as Self-CareGet 8-9 Hours Sleep to Avoid Oxidative Stress OverloadEssential to life, oxygen takes part in countless number and variety of biological processes. Without oxygen we cannot live — but at the same time, too much oxygen is harmful, even toxic.Maintaining balance is the aim for the body in managing the oxygen intake, transport and […]
Continue readingQuality Sleep – Effective Alzheimer’s Prevention Strategy
Sleep as Self-CareSleep as Key in Preventing Alzheimer’sIn preventing Alzheimer’s disease, one of the key topics is to find ways to promote lifelong healthy brain function. Here, getting enough deep quality sleep plays an important role because only when you sleep can your brain get cleansed and re-organized.1. Brain-cleansing sleepBrain-cleansing sleep, also called the deep […]
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