According to a new study, how long people sleep and when they go to bed could influence their risk of dementia. The results were published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Researchers from China, Sweden, and the United…
How well do you sleep? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Musings on sleep and sleeping well Everybody falls asleep, right? Like eating and drinking, walking and talking, it is probably one of the things we take most for granted until we discover that people have different experiences with sleep. For…
Adequate sleep, Vitamin D, help to prevent catarrh, cough – Medical Practitioner
Dr John Tor-Agbidye, the Managing Director, In-Country Medicare, Abuja, says adequate sleep and vitamin D help in the prevention of seasonal diseases such as catarrh and cough. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that seasonal diseases arise due to…
Why does sleep “catch” you after eating? Find out why (Curiosity)
“I can’t believe I ate the whole thing!” That’s how it starts. How it ends: a nap on the couch, or at least a very unproductive afternoon. In everyday language, it’s known as a food coma, carb coma, or the…
Researchers discover how sleep can fight infection (Newswise)
Researchers in Germany have discovered why sleep can sometimes be the best medicine. Sleep improves the potential ability of some of the body’s immune cells to attach to their targets, according to a new study published February 12 in the…
Lagos pollution na wa – Lucia Edafioka
I stepped out of Lagos for a minute, actually I was dragged out of Lagos, but that is a story for another day. I spent over 10 hours on the road (our roads are terrible), especially going to the east.…
The surprising benefit of showering at night (Time)
A hot morning shower can wake you up and even boost creativity, according to some research. But if you want to improve your sleep, showering at night is the way to go. Experts say there’s evidence that a night shower…
Why do you jerk awake right as you’re falling asleep? (Curiosity)
Falling asleep is … well, it’s not the easiest thing in the world, otherwise we wouldn’t need all these tricks to help us do it. But it certainly seems like it should at least be one of the most relaxing activities that you can do. So why is…
Things heart doctors do to protect their own hearts (Reader’sDigest)
Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States, more than all cancers combined. Here, the heart health habits cardiologists follow to prevent heart problems for life. “I use a meal delivery service” “Good nutrition is essential to heart…
