Wellness & Research Blog: Sleep

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Study of 27,000 brains finds poor sleep habits age the brain by about a year

When researchers in Sweden analyzed the brain scans and sleep patterns of more than 27,000 middle-aged and older adults they found people with poor...

Study of 27,000 brains finds poor sleep habits age the brain by about a year

When researchers in Sweden analyzed the brain scans and sleep patterns of more than 27,000 middle-aged and older adults they found people with poor...

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"Beauty sleep" is real: Studies reveal maintaining skin health is another benefit of quality sleep

Sleep studies conducted in recent decades have established beyond any doubt that sleep quality is linked to good health. In fact, a recent study...

"Beauty sleep" is real: Studies reveal maintaining skin health is another benefit of quality sleep

Sleep studies conducted in recent decades have established beyond any doubt that sleep quality is linked to good health. In fact, a recent study...

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Natural Ways to Improve Sleep Without Feeling Groggy

Sleep plays a vital role in how the body recovers, regulates hormones, supports metabolism, and stays mentally sharp. Still, getting consistent, quality rest can...

Natural Ways to Improve Sleep Without Feeling Groggy

Sleep plays a vital role in how the body recovers, regulates hormones, supports metabolism, and stays mentally sharp. Still, getting consistent, quality rest can...

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You’re Not Just Tired—You Might Be Nutrient Deficient

We all have days when we feel wiped out. But if you’re dragging yourself through the week, no matter how much you rest, there...

You’re Not Just Tired—You Might Be Nutrient Deficient

We all have days when we feel wiped out. But if you’re dragging yourself through the week, no matter how much you rest, there...

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Why Poor Sleep Wrecks Your Gut, Hormones, and Mood

Those foggy brain feelings and low energy levels are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what poor sleep does to...

Why Poor Sleep Wrecks Your Gut, Hormones, and Mood

Those foggy brain feelings and low energy levels are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what poor sleep does to...

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Ice fountain of youth? One week of cold plunges slows down aging at cellular level, study finds

Cold plunges---also known as cold therapy and cold water immersion---have numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that taking a plunge into cold water can...

Ice fountain of youth? One week of cold plunges slows down aging at cellular level, study finds

Cold plunges---also known as cold therapy and cold water immersion---have numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that taking a plunge into cold water can...

Sleep-disruption

How important is quality sleep? Study finds a single disruptive night can compromise the immune system

You've probably thought of insomnia as a minor annoyance that just leaves you tired and less productive the next day. But according to a...

How important is quality sleep? Study finds a single disruptive night can compromise the immune system

You've probably thought of insomnia as a minor annoyance that just leaves you tired and less productive the next day. But according to a...

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Study finds age 40 is the worst for sleep health; separate study shows valerian root can help

Research conducted in 2022 at University College London found people ages 33 to 53 get less sleep than people of all other age groups....

Study finds age 40 is the worst for sleep health; separate study shows valerian root can help

Research conducted in 2022 at University College London found people ages 33 to 53 get less sleep than people of all other age groups....

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Study shows ashwagandha should be one of your go-to nutrients for holiday season stress

A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89 percent of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holiday season. "Holiday season" typically...

Study shows ashwagandha should be one of your go-to nutrients for holiday season stress

A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89 percent of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holiday season. "Holiday season" typically...

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How Ashwagandha Can Enhance Your Memory and Focus in 30 Days

According to market tracking data, an herb that has beed used medicinally for millennia---ashwagandha---has soared in popularity in recent years. Herb Market Report states...

How Ashwagandha Can Enhance Your Memory and Focus in 30 Days

According to market tracking data, an herb that has beed used medicinally for millennia---ashwagandha---has soared in popularity in recent years. Herb Market Report states...

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Higher tryptophan intake found to improve sleep quality in study tracking university students

A new Spanish study focusing on first-year university students has found that lower tryptophan consumption is associated with poor sleep quality. Tryptophan is an...

Higher tryptophan intake found to improve sleep quality in study tracking university students

A new Spanish study focusing on first-year university students has found that lower tryptophan consumption is associated with poor sleep quality. Tryptophan is an...

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New research highlights another health risk linked to poor sleep: dementia

According to ongoing research, poor sleep quality negatively impacts immune function, heart health, risk of diabetes, obesity and chronic pain. But for those who...

New research highlights another health risk linked to poor sleep: dementia

According to ongoing research, poor sleep quality negatively impacts immune function, heart health, risk of diabetes, obesity and chronic pain. But for those who...