Archive for the ‘Sleep Strategy’ Category
Improve Your Memory
So we still don’t know exactly what sleep is for, according to Slate Magazine, but there seems to be credible evidence that memory improves with better sleep. The piece concludes by recommending more research.
We know that in many cases pills only improve sleep in limited fashion and sometimes not at all, often masking sleep problems. Let’s hope more research gets funded to understand the complexities of sleep, which should lead to better treatments for sleep disorders.
Sleep Shortage Promotes Obesity
In an interesting twist, some research shows that sleeping more or less can increase weight
Napping cuts heart disease risk
An interesting new study suggests napping will actually reduce heart disease by relieving stress. And the percentage reduction is substantial, so it’s hard to contest. However, the question that must be raised and answered is what is the real reason these people are napping. Could they have an underlying sleep disorder that adds its own risks to heart disease See the whole article here

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