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Insomnia & Sleep Apnea Effects On Health & Weight Loss

Insomnia & Sleep Apnea Effects On Health & Weight Loss

Poor Quality Sleep

Researchers at University Of California recently reported that the quality of sleep especially among the elderly can cause brain deterioration and substantial memory loss.
In the area of the brain where long term memory is stored called the prefrontal cortex receives transferred brain wave memories from the hippocampus which are produced during sleep.

Poor quality of sleep in seniors triggers memories to be trapped in the area called hippocampus and not go to the prefrontal cortex. Causing difficulty remembering names and forgetfulness.

Sleep Disruption & Memory Loss (more…)

5 Natural Ways To Improve Your Sleep To Lose Weight

5 Natural Ways To Improve Your Sleep To Lose Weight

Getting a good night’s sleep can be refreshing and rejuvenating. For millions, though, a good night’s sleep seems just out of reach. People of all ages across the globe suffer from occasional to chronic insomnia.

Insomnia is a condition that interrupts your ability to fall asleep or stay asleep. If you are suffering from this sleep disturbance, you may be hesitant to turn to harsh medications to help you fall asleep.

Sleep duration affects hormones regulating hunger — ghrelin and leptin — and stimulates the appetite. Another contributing factor might be that lack of sleep leads to fatigue and results in less physical activity.

Here are 5 ways that you can help improve your sleep naturally. (more…)