There is a U-shaped association between sleep duration and cardiovascular and overall mortality. Those sleeping seven hours had the lowest risk over 10 years.... Read More
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A “Secret Weapon” Against Heart Disease
“At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: “I have to go to work — as a human being. What do I have to complain about if I’m going to do what I was born for — the things I was brought into the world to do? Or is this what I was created for? To huddle under the blankets and stay warm? — But it’s nicer here. So you were born to feel “nice”? Instead of doing things and experiencing them? Don’t you see the plants, birds, ants, spiders, and bees doing their tasks, putting the world in order as best they can? And you’re not willing to do your job as a human being? Why aren’t you running to do what your nature demands?... Read More
Do Night Owls Have a Cognitive Edge?
Interestingly, people who preferred being active in the evening, also known as night owls, performed better than those who liked mornings or early birds. ... Read More
Walk To Better Sleep
Our bodies have a built-in clock, the circadian rhythm, that governs everything from sleepiness to hunger pangs. This rhythm thrives on consistency, particularly exposure to natural light. Regular walks, especially during daylight hours, act like a reset button for my internal clock.... Read More
A Power Nap Guide
HARDLY A WEEK GOES BY WHEN A PATIENT DOESN’T ASK me about short sleep. And the inevitable follow-up question: Do naps salvage a sleepless night? Today I offer a power... Read More
Creatine and Your Brain
WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE—THAT LOOMING DEADLINE, THE NEVER-ENDING TO-DO LIST, AND THE REGRET that precious sleep is a luxury we can’t afford. Today we explore creatine supplementation your brain function. As... Read More