Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 7, 2017. What I have learned since this article was initially posted is that if you supply your body, and your brain specifically, with enough near infrared light, the average person will need 48 minutes less of sleep per night. I currently sleep… Read More »
While the pitfalls of too little sleep have been well documented, there are also risks of sleeping too much, which is generally defined as more than nine hours a night. Specifically, excessive sleep, along with long midday naps, may increase your risk of stroke, according to a Chinese study involving 31,750 people.1 It’s unclear exactly… Read More »
It’s no secret that a good sleep is important not only to how you feel on a daily basis, but also your overall health and wellbeing. Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain… Read More »
It was World Sleep Day yesterday but for Ireland’s ‘3am club’, who suffer from insomnia and other sleep problems, there wasn’t much shut eye to be had. The problem of broken sleep is nothing new for Ireland’s night owls. One in five of us will suffer with sleep difficulties at some point in their lives but the… Read More »
Experts recommend that adults aged 18—60 get at least 7—9 hours of sleep each night 1. Too little or too much sleep is associated with an increased risk of depression, diabetes, heart disease, and even death 2. Cherries are stone fruits that vary in flavor depending on the variety. They can be sweet, tart, or… Read More »