Today’s Solutions: December 03, 2024

Keep a sleep journal to tran

Keep a sleep journal to transform your rest and unlock better sleep

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Getting a good night's sleep is critical to our overall health and well-being. However, with our hectic schedules and various distractions, getting enough restful sleep can be difficult at times. A sleep journal might be really helpful in this situation. Read More...

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New evidence connects common sleeping pill to a reduction in build-up of Alzheimer's proteins

Alzheimer's disease remains a challenging problem for both researchers and patients, but recent studies have thrown light on possible links between sleep patterns and disease development. One exciting line of inquiry is the use of sleeping drugs to reduce the accumulation of toxic proteins in the Read More...

A good night’s sleep for hap

A good night’s sleep for happy bodies

Disrupted sleep patterns—such as occur with jetlag or shift work—have long been associated with a wide range of negative health outcomes, and scientists are beginning to understand why. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science illustrated the huge extent to Read More...

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Better relationships mean a better night’s sleep

Sleep patterns often change when kids hit puberty. Traditionally, the explanation for this drop to less than 9 hours of sleep per night was biological. Doctors attributed sleep loss to puberty and hormonal changes. Dr. David J. Maume, sociology professor at the University of Cincinnati, directed a Read More...