Tag: Sleep Health
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8 Indoor Plants That Purify Air in Your Bedroom at Night
Why choose air-purifying plants for your bedroom? Healthy sleep starts with clean air. The right indoor plants can help lower indoor pollutants and boost oxygen levels, especially at night when your body rests. Unlike many common houseplants, certain species release oxygen and remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) even in low light, contributing to a calmer,…
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From AMH to Sperm Health: How Work Culture is Shaping Fertility
Introduction: Rethinking Fertility as a Workplace Health Issue Imagine if fertility were treated with the same vigilance as heart health. Regular tests, early interpretation of data, and simple lifestyle adjustments could become as routine as annual checkups. While many people monitor their blood pressure or cholesterol, fertility often remains a more private concern. Yet work…
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The Night Stolen by the City: How Urban Light Shapes Nights
Introduction: The Night Stolen by the City For millennia, night was a pause—an intentional dark that offered rest, reflection, and a natural rhythm. Today, urban light pollution has chipped away at that cadence, turning the night into a perpetual glow. The Night Stolen by the City isn’t a tale of romance, but a real-world shift…
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Nocturia: How Many Times Should You Pee at Night?
Understanding nocturia Nocturia is the medical term for waking up during the night to urinate. While a single nightly trip to the bathroom can be perfectly normal, frequent awakenings—often multiple times per night—can disrupt sleep, affect daytime functioning, and may signal an underling health issue. The key is not just the number of trips but…
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Nocturia: How Often Should You Urinate at Night and How to Manage It
Understanding nocturia: what is normal and what isn’t Waking up to urinate once or twice a night can be normal, especially for older adults or those consuming fluids before bed. However, when nighttime urination becomes frequent—several times per night—it’s known as nocturia. This condition can disrupt sleep, leave you groggy the next day, and affect…
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Nocturia: How Often Should You Pee at Night and Why It Matters
What is nocturia and why does it matter? Nocturia is the medical term for waking at night to urinate. It isn’t just a minor annoyance—it can fragment your sleep, lead to daytime fatigue, and affect mood and performance. For some people, waking once to pee at night feels normal and manageable. For others, waking several…
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How Waking Up Late Can Reduce Your Vitamin D Levels, According To Experts
Why Morning Sun Matters for Vitamin D Vitamin D is unique among nutrients because your body can synthesize it with sunlight. Specifically, UVB rays from the sun trigger a chemical reaction in your skin that converts a precursor into active vitamin D. This natural process is most efficient when your skin is exposed to sunlight…
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Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles Parkinson’s Risk: What You Need to Know
New Findings Link Untreated Sleep Apnea to Higher Parkinson’s Risk A large-scale analysis of more than 11 million medical records has found a striking association between untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a higher likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) over time. While observational research cannot prove causation, the study’s results underline a potential, clinically…
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Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles Parkinson’s Risk
Overview: The Link Between Sleep Health and Neurodegenerative Risk Recent research analyzing more than 11 million medical records has found a significant association between untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease over time. While sleep disorders have long been known to affect quality of life and daytime functioning, this…
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Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles Parkinson’s Risk: What the New Study Reveals
What the study found A new, large-scale analysis using more than 11 million medical records has found a concerning link between untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) later in life. The study, which followed diverse populations over several years, indicates that individuals with untreated OSA faced a…