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Sleep crisis: New study reveals how poor sleep physically damages the brain’s blood vessels

August 06, 2025 -

A groundbreaking study has uncovered alarming evidence that fragmented sleep doesn't just leave you groggy—it actively damages the brain's vascular system, accelerating cognitive decline. Published in the journal Brain, the research provides the first cellular and molecular proof that disrupted sleep harms blood vessels and blood flow in the brain. Scientists tracked 600 older adults using wearable sleep monitors and analyzed ...

Late nights and short sleep: New study links teen sleep biotypes to brain development

April 30, 2025 -

A groundbreaking study published in the May 27 edition of Cell Reports, reveals that adolescent sleep patterns directly influence brain growth and cognitive prowess. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University analyzed data from over 3,200 teens in the U.S.-based Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, using Fitbit devices to objectively track sleep. Their findings, involving three distinct “biotypes,” ...

Sleep shortfalls and silent brain decline: How poor sleep patterns may herald Alzheimer’s risk

April 02, 2025 -

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has revealed a disturbing link between inadequate sleep and the gradual erosion of brain regions critical to memory and cognition—regions that are among the first to degrade in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that individuals who spend less time in restorative sleep stages, particularly slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) ...

The hidden cost of lost sleep: New research links sleep deprivation to dangerous visceral fat gain

August 24, 2025 -

A groundbreaking new study reveals that the consequences of insufficient sleep extend far beyond daytime fatigue, directly driving increased calorie consumption and the dangerous accumulation of abdominal fat, a known risk factor for serious cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, this rigorous research from the Mayo Clinic provides some of the most compelling evidence to date that ...

Sleep is more than just hours in bed: AHA confirms holistic sleep health is key to preventing heart disease

April 16, 2025 -

For decades, the medical establishment fixated on sleep quantity and counting hours while largely ignoring the deeper dimensions of sleep health that natural health advocates have long emphasized. Now, in a groundbreaking scientific statement, the American Heart Association (AHA) has validated what holistic practitioners have argued for years: Healthy sleep isn’t just about duration but involves timing, regularity, satisfaction, ...

How social media rewires teen sleep patterns

September 27, 2025 -

A landmark new study tracking over 10,000 American adolescents has identified a precise and alarming developmental turning point: the 13th birthday. This milestone, long anticipated by children, now marks a dangerous "digital cliff" where the lure of social media collides with the biological need for sleep, with profound consequences for the mental and physical health of an entire generation. The research provides some of the most compelling ...

Study links 172 diseases to sleep deprivation

September 15, 2025 -

Key findings:

Forty-two diseases saw risk DOUBLE with poor sleep, including:

Ninety-two diseases had over 20 percent of their risk tied to sleep issues:

Dr. Malcolm von Schantz, a chronobiology expert, confirms: "The stability of your sleep-wake cycle is a stronger predictor of long-term health than the number of hours you sleep. Our ancestors followed the sun’s rhythm — modern ...

Why eight hours of sleep doesn’t guarantee rest

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For years, Patty Schmidt thought she was doing everything right. She adhered to a strict 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. schedule, avoided caffeine after lunch and stayed off screens before bed. Yet, she always woke up feeling exhausted.

"I thought I was disciplined about sleep, but my body told a different story," said Schmidt. "I would wake up groggy, push through the day and crash again by midafternoon."

Schmidt's experience is a common frustration ...

Valerian: A gentle herb for tranquility and sleep

March 05, 2025 - sleep and easing anxiety in the realm of natural remedies. This plant, native to Europe and Asia, has been cherished for centuries for its calming properties and is now gaining recognition in the modern world of health and wellness.

Valerian's journey as a medicinal herb dates back to ancient times. The Greeks and Romans used it for its sedative and anti-inflammatory properties, and it has been a staple in European folk medicine for centuries. The herb was also widely ...

DISINFORMATION about “good sleep habits” could be wrecking your restful sleep, so find out what they are and remedy the situation now

September 01, 2025 -

Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for physical and mental health, with benefits ranging from stronger immunity to improved brain function. Unsurprisingly, many people turn to sleep hygiene tips — like keeping a regular bedtime, avoiding screens, and cutting out caffeine — in hopes of sleeping better. While these strategies can work for healthy sleepers, for people with insomnia they may backfire. Experts warn that trying too hard ...

How your natural sleep preference influences your mental health

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For the millions who find their peak productivity and peace in the quiet hours of the night, new scientific evidence suggests this natural inclination may come with a hidden emotional cost. Emerging research indicates that an individual's chronotype—the innate predisposition to be a morning person or a night owl—is significantly linked to mental well-being, with evening types facing a higher risk of depressive symptoms.

This connection is not merely ...

Poor sleep is prematurely aging the brain, study reveals

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A groundbreaking new study reveals that poor sleep does more than drain energy—it actively ages the brain. Research involving over 27,000 adults has found that unhealthy sleep habits can make a person's brain appear physically older than their chronological age, adding a significant new concern to the public health conversation around sleep deprivation.

The study, published in the scientific journal eBioMedicine, leveraged ...

How chronic sleep loss accelerates timeline of cognitive decline

September 23, 2025 -

A groundbreaking study from the Mayo Clinic has delivered a sobering warning to the millions who toss and turn at night: chronic insomnia is not merely an inconvenience but a potent threat to long-term brain health, significantly accelerating the timeline of cognitive decline. Published in the esteemed journal Neurology, the research reveals that older adults suffering from persistent sleep problems face a 40 percent greater risk of developing ...

TCM’s timeless secrets for liver health and better sleep

May 28, 2025 -

In an era where sleeplessness and stress are epidemic, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a blueprint to recalibrate the body’s systems by focusing on an often-overlooked organ: the liver. According to TCM experts, poor sleep, irritability and fatigue stem not only from lifestyle choices but from imbalances in liver function, which disrupt the flow of qi — the body’s vital energy. A 52-year-old lawyer’s transformative recovery through ...

Melatonin mania: Why parents need to rethink children’s sleep aids

a month ago - sleep-wake cycles, has gained popularity as an over-the-counter sleep aid. Dr. Sandra Cabot writes in "The Breast Cancer Prevention Guide" that melatonin "is produced in the pineal gland in the brain and it controls the body's day-night rhythm." She adds that production of this hormone "peaks at night when the eyes cannot detect light and helps [people] to sleep."

But the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has also contributed to the increase in ...

How sleep deprivation steals the brain benefits of your workout

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A groundbreaking study reveals a sobering truth: the relentless pursuit of physical activity, without the crucial companion of adequate sleep, may be a futile endeavor for the brain. New research from University College London, published in the Lancet Healthy Longevity, delivers a stark warning that exercising while chronically sleep-deprived can rapidly erase the very cognitive protections we seek from the gym. This investigation uncovers ...

Your sleep habits are literally reshaping your brain, study reveals

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In a revelation that redefines the critical importance of a good night's rest, a groundbreaking new study has found that sleep doesn't just refresh you, it may actively reshape your brain's wiring and dictate your long-term mental health, cognitive performance and emotional resilience.

The research, conducted by scientists from McGill University and Concordia University and published in PLOS Biology, analyzed the sleep patterns, brain ...

Late-night protein meals may boost sleep quality, defying conventional wisdom

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For decades, the health establishment has warned against late-night eating, claiming it disrupts metabolism and packs on pounds. But a groundbreaking study from South Korea is turning that dogma on its head, suggesting that for shift workers, a high-protein meal before bed might actually improve sleep quality. The findings, published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, challenge everything we’ve been told about bedtime ...

Why sleep is just as important as diet and exercise

July 29, 2025 -

When most Americans think about protecting their hearts, they imagine grueling workouts, strict diets or cutting out cigarettes. But what if one of the biggest threats to cardiovascular health can't be resolved in the gym or the kitchen — but in the bedroom?

New research from Columbia University reveals that sleep — or the lack of it — plays a critical role in heart disease risk. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, ...

Avocados for sweet dreams? Study reveals a surprising sleep benefit

June 22, 2025 -

For years, avocados have been praised for their heart-healthy fats, fiber and essential nutrients. But a surprising new study suggests they may also hold the key to better sleep – a benefit few saw coming. Researchers at Penn State University, funded by the Avocado Nutrition Center, found that eating one avocado daily for six months led to modest but measurable improvements in sleep quality among nearly 1,000 adults with abdominal obesity....