Do you feel like you just can’t learn and remember things the way you used to? Before you start to blame your age, get this: it might actually be because you’re not getting enough sleep. Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London found that getting good sleep helps people learn and remember better. They… Continue Reading
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Too Little Sleep Accelerates Skin Aging
When you don’t get enough sleep, it’s hard to hide the telltale signs on your face: dark circles, bags under the eyes, and pale and droopy skin. But did you know that these effects make you look less attractive and even sadder than others who have gotten their “beauty sleep”? So says a new… Continue Reading
Sleep Loss Leads to Junk Food Cravings
It seems like on some days more than others, it’s harder to make healthy food choices. You just can’t help reaching for the pizza, chips, and ice cream, even when healthier options are available. But what exactly affects your decision-making on these particular days? Hunger? Bad habits? Possibly, but a new study has a… Continue Reading
Sleep Deprivation Undermines Weight Loss
If you’re cutting calories, exercising and still having a hard time losing weight then you may not be getting sufficient sleep, according to new research. Paradoxically, dieters who slept an average of 8.5 hours per evening lost a greater proportion of body fat than lean body mass than those who slept just 5.5 hours…. Continue Reading