Posts Tagged ‘sleep’
New class of hypnotics found to be “safer” than popular sleeping pills
Researchers have uncovered a new class of hypnotics which enable the sleeping brain to respond to danger signals, unlike the most widely used sleeping aid, Benzodiazepine. The newly discovered class of hypnotics, dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), has been dubbed a potentially safer option, as it would alert the brain to smoke detectors. In the…
Read MoreHow healthy is your sleep?
Sleep hygiene, also known as sleep habits, are the practices and routines that determine whether or not we have a good night’s sleep. Ensuring we have a good night’s sleep is crucial for both our physical and mental health, and there are many different things that can improve sleep hygiene. The bedroom An important factor…
Read MoreShort-changing yourself on sleep?
Are you getting sufficient shut-eye, or short-changing yourself on sleep? As the mother of a newborn, it’s a topic with which I am very familiar. Experts suggest up to eight hours of sleep is required for optimal function. Insufficient sleep can compromise your health and potentially shorten your life. From birth to the grave,…
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