Do Parkinson’s Medications Affect Sleep? Some PD meds, like MAO-B inhibitors (selegiline, rasagiline, safanimide) and amantadine (a medication used to treat dyskinesia), have alerting properties and may make insomnia worse. These medications are usually taken earlier in the day, so they do not impact sleep. Sinemet does not usually have a big impact on sleepContinue reading “Do Parkinson’s Medications Affect Sleep?”
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100 points to cancer free: sleep
+1 point: Adequate sleep at night Give yourself 1 point if you believe that adequate sleep allows you to fight cancer cells and allows you to detox or cleanse your cells from toxins. How In cold temp, with less worry and right time each night, with small protein rich food at dinner before 7pm, allowContinue reading “100 points to cancer free: sleep”
Melatonin – anti-aging and potent antioxidant
My scientist friend asked how to detox or clean his body from toxins
Poor sleep may increase your risk of disease
A poor night’s sleep not only makes getting through the day difficult, it also may increase your risk of disease, especially if you suffer from chronic lack of sleep. Inadequate sleep has been associated with obesity, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and cancer. Studies in recent years have identified a relationship between lack of sleep andContinue reading “Poor sleep may increase your risk of disease”
Neuroinflammation and Tau Interact with Amyloid in Predicting Sleep Problems in Aging Independently of Atrophy
Sleep problems relate to brain changes in aging and disease, but the mechanisms are unknown. Studies suggest a relationship between β-amyloid (Aβ) accumulation and sleep, which is likely augmented by interactions with multiple variables. Here, we tested how different cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers for brain pathophysiology, brain atrophy, memory function, and depressive symptoms predicted self-reportedContinue reading “Neuroinflammation and Tau Interact with Amyloid in Predicting Sleep Problems in Aging Independently of Atrophy”
Sound Waves Enhance Deep Sleep and Memory
Summary: Gentle noise stimulation can enhance sleep quality and improve memory in older people, a new study reports. Source: Northwestern University. Pink noise synced to brain waves deepens sleep and boosts memory in older adults. Gentle sound stimulation — such as the rush of a waterfall — synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantlyContinue reading “Sound Waves Enhance Deep Sleep and Memory”
Sleep on It: Researchers Find What Makes Memories Tick
Summary: Researchers report on how sleep deprivation affects the ability to form new memories. Source: Univeristy of Michigan. Scientists have known that a lack of sleep can interfere with the ability to learn and make memories. Now, a group of University of Michigan researchers have found how sleep deprivation affects memory-making in the brain. Previously,Continue reading “Sleep on It: Researchers Find What Makes Memories Tick”
Prolonged Sleep May Predict Dementia Risk
Data from the Framingham Heart Study has shown that people who consistently sleep more than nine hours each night had double the risk of developing dementia in 10 years as compared to participants who slept for 9 hours or less. https://www.bu.edu/buniverse/interface/embed/embed.html?v=28Zl090 The findings, which appear in the journal Neurology, also found those who slept longerContinue reading “Prolonged Sleep May Predict Dementia Risk”
Short Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart Function
Summary: A new study reports short term sleep deprivation in the context of 24 hour shifts can lead to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Source: RSNA. Too little sleep takes a toll on your heart, according to a new study to be presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological SocietyContinue reading “Short Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart Function”
Loss of REM Sleep Linked to Desire For Fatty and Sugary Foods
Summary: A lack of REM sleep may lead to an increased desire to consume unhealthy foods, a new study reports. Source: University of Tsukuba. It is not well understood what role sleep loss plays in affecting areas of the brain that control the desire to consume unhealthy foods. A new paper published on December 6Continue reading “Loss of REM Sleep Linked to Desire For Fatty and Sugary Foods”
Sleep Helps Process Traumatic Experiences
Summary: A new study reveals sleep could be used as an early prevention strategy against PTSD. Source: University of Zurich. If we sleep in the first 24 hours after a traumatic experience, this helps pigeonhole and process the distressing memories more effectively, as researchers from the University of Zurich and the Psychiatric University Hospital ZurichContinue reading “Sleep Helps Process Traumatic Experiences”
Neurons Paralyze Us During REM Sleep
Summary: Researchers have identified a population of neurons that appear to be responsible for muscle paralysis during REM sleep. Source: INSERM. During REM sleep, the brain inhibits the motor system, which makes the sleeper completely immobile. CNRS researchers working in the Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon (CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1/INSERM/Université Jean Monnet)Continue reading “Neurons Paralyze Us During REM Sleep”
Low glucose and low stress to go to sleep
There are many factors that will help you go to sleep. There are two most important factors. One is that if you eat (few bites) sugary snacks (couple it with fish oil or omega 3), it should be 6 to 8 hrs before your sleep time. And the other one is that your stress levelContinue reading “Low glucose and low stress to go to sleep”