sleep
Turns Out Eating This Popular Carb Can Help You Drift Off To Sleep With Ease – Health Digest
It seems the Japanese studies were mainly focused on the sleep-friendly properties of white rice, as that’s the more popularly consumed type of rice in Japan. White rice has a glycemic index (GI) of 72, which is considered high. The researchers of the 2014 study hypothesize that high-GI foods boost the presence of the amino acid […]
Eating The Same Foods Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Sleep – Health Digest
The 2013 article in Appetite said that a deficiency in certain nutrients was linked to specific sleep durations. Shorter sleep was linked to a lower intake of vitamin C, tap water, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, and selenium. Longer sleep (more than 9 hours) was associated with lower intake of theobromine and choline. Alcohol was linked to […]
This Is The Best Sleep Position For Your Hips – Health Digest
If you struggle with ongoing hip pain, your best bet is going to be sleeping on your back. This way, you’re not placing any direct pressure on the side of your hip, such as when sleeping on your side. In addition, stuff a pillow underneath your knees. Doing so will further reduce stress in the […]
This Is What Happens To Your Gut When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep – Health Digest
What science is learning about gut microbiome and how it affects your health is still relatively new but what we do know is that gut health is related to your immune system and diseases like IBD, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, along with your mental health. It also affects how well you sleep. As we’ve established, […]
Add This Unexpected Meat To Your Diet For The Best Sleep Ever – Health Digest
Puhhha/Getty Images We’ve all had that week where we’re running on fumes and it’s been one sleepless night after another. You know you need a hard reset in the form of a solid snooze, but you just can’t seem to get in those 8 hours. Whether it’s your to-do list running through your head or […]
This Is The Best Sleep Position When You Have A Headache – Health Digest
When it comes to migraines, your sleep schedule and how you sleep can be more important than ever. “Anything that gets you out of your normal routine can cause a headache, because the ‘migraine brain’ likes to be as steady and stable as possible,” explained Dr. Katherine Hamilton, a neurologist and headache specialist at MedStar Health […]
Turns Out This Is The Best Sleep Position For Your Eyes – Health Digest
A 2017 study in Cornea involved 125 people —100 of whom had dry eye disease — and their sleep habits. Those who slept on their left or right side had more severe dry eye than those who slept on their backs. Sleeping with a fan can soothe your mind and cool your body, but this […]
This Common Sleep Disorder Can Increase Your Risk Of Cardiovascular Death – Health Digest
A 2017 study in Neurology followed 57,000 women to see if RLS led to a higher risk of death. Even though women with RLS didn’t have a higher risk of death from any cause, they had a 43% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to those women without RLS. Meanwhile, no links between […]
Do Your Sleep A Favor And Swap Your Bed For This Hanging Item – Health Digest
You’ve probably used a hammock once or twice when camping or reading in your yard. Hammocks are a common sleeping item around the globe, especially in areas like Asia and Latin America, per Seaside Hammocks. Research shows that the rocking motion of a hammock could play a role in reducing insomnia. Current Biology published research […]
Aging Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Sleep – Health Digest
While menopause is a concern in middle age, people who are older could be dealing with multiple health conditions (like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, back problems, and acid reflux) that could indirectly affect sleep quality. Pain or discomfort associated with these medical conditions might mean they have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep. Medications that are prescribed […]