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For the first time, there’s scientific evidence that a smaller, lesser known component of the cannabis plant – cannabinol – delivers better quality and longer sleep. It paves the way for finally having an effective sleep aid sourced from medical cannab… Continue reading Groundbreaking: ‘Sleepy weed’ shown to significantly improve sleep
Melatonin is already a popular supplement for those who struggle to get a solid night’s sleep. But the dosage of the supplement and the best time to take it has remained largely a trial-and-error endeavor. A new study puts that uncertainty to bed.Conti… Continue reading Need to sleep? Study pinpoints optimal melatonin dosage and timing
Using a weighted blanket overnight not only improves insomnia but mood as well, in addition to reducing the use of sleep medications, a review of existing studies has found. It’s an effective, non-drug way of improving sleep to ensure better overall he… Continue reading Weighted blankets: The many benefits of the modern Hug Machine
‘Night owls’ traditionally get a bit of a rough time of it, with numerous studies linking staying up late to poor health outcomes, inadequate sleep and a fair amount of shame that comes with not being able to function as well in the mornings as others…. Continue reading ‘Night owls’ have 13.5% better brain function than early risers
A popular supplement most often used to help you get shut-eye may actually help you preserve your eyes, with new research linking melatonin and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Case Western Reserve … Continue reading Common sleep aid protects your eyesight as you age
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a multifaceted approach that’s recommended as a first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. A new study looked at the components of CBT to determine which ones are most effective for improving sleep, finding that re… Continue reading Relaxation practices may be counterproductive for insomnia
We all know that stress can rob you of a good night’s sleep, but it’s more than just racing thoughts behind it. For the first time, scientists have identified how stress fires up brain cells at the wrong time during sleep stages, causing interrupted sl… Continue reading Stress triggers a neuron during sleep that upends healthy slumber
A new study has found that a majority of medical cannabis users suffering from insomnia and poor-quality sleep are ditching conventional over-the-counter and prescription sleep aids in favor of using the drug to treat sleep-related problems.Continue Re… Continue reading Cannabis users ditching conventional sleep aids for weed, study suggests
Six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, with numbers expected to jump to around 13 million by 2050. This doesn’t take into account the many more millions of loved ones whose lives are also upended by the progressive neurodegenerative disease.
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Continue reading Intermittent fasting alleviates debilitating Alzheimer’s symptoms
Thirty-eight people took part in a study to investigate the effects of a sleep medication on Alzheimer’s-related proteins in their cerebrospinal fluid. The pills showed promise in combating the substances that lead to the harmful tangles and plaques in the brain that contribute to the disease, but larger more comprehensive studies are needed to confirm the results.
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Continue reading Alzheimer’s proteins beaten back by sleeping pill in small study