Archive for the ‘Sleep’ Category
How to get a better night’s sleep
There are many health issues associated with lack of sleep. Our chances of becoming obese or getting high blood pressure are influenced by our sleep patterns
Slow aging approach to sleep
A number of simple things can be done to improve our sleep patterns. Sleep is a major part of of our lives and must be nurtured as we get older
Melatonin levels and aging – use of melatonin supplements
What is melatonin? Melatonin is a natural hormone released from our brains, as well as by the skin, intestines, bones and immune systems. Melatonin production in our brains is set according to our body clocks (circadian rhythms), with the highest levels seen at night (two to four hours after we go to sleep) and the
Sleep and aging
Sleep serves a number of essential functions we simply can’t do without. Sleep has restorative qualities and also affects our capacity to build memories, rewiring our brains to ensure that newly-gained knowledge is effectively organized and stored for future use. Getting more ‘quality sleep’ helps us to remember, process and understand things better. On the