Tag: sleep quality
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EACS 2025 Guidelines Spotlight Sleep: New Section on Sleep Disorders and Sleep Quality in HIV Care
Introduction: A Milestone in HIV Care The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) has released its 2025 guidelines and, for the first time in this comprehensive standard, includes a dedicated section on sleep disorders and sleep quality. Recognizing the clinical impact of poor sleep on health outcomes, mood, and adherence, the guidelines now advocate integrating sleep…
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Social Media Stress: How Online Platforms Impact Real-Life Tension
Understanding the Real-Life Toll of Social Media Social media has woven itself into everyday life, shaping how we communicate, learn, and entertain ourselves. Yet the same platforms that offer connection can also introduce persistent stress into our daily routines. From constant notifications to carefully curated feeds, the online world can spill into real-life emotions, sleep,…
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Why Sleep Experts Say We Should Abolish Daylight Saving Time
Why the Time Change Messes with Sleep Every spring and fall, millions experience a shift in their daily schedule as clocks move forward or backward. Sleep experts warn that this biannual adjustment disrupts the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, and can take several days to re-align. The disruption is not just about losing an…
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How smartphones damage your skin: 5 ways to protect against blue light and bacteria
Introduction: Your phone and your skin Smartphones are indispensable, but they can quietly impact your skin. From blue light exposure to bacterial transfer, the daily habits around our devices can accelerate aging, trigger breakouts, and strain the neck and facial region. Understanding the risks helps you adopt practical steps that preserve skin health while keeping…
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9 Science-Backed Reasons to Consume Ashwagandha Tea or Supplements
Ashwagandha, a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, has moved into mainstream wellness discussions. Whether you sip it as tea or take it as a supplement, this adaptogenic herb is praised for a range of potential benefits—from managing stress to supporting cognitive health and physical performance. A growing body of research suggests that Ashwagandha can bolster the…
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9 Science-Backed Reasons to Use Ashwagandha Tea or Supplements
Introduction Ashwagandha, a staple in Ayurvedic medicine, has moved into contemporary wellness conversations for its wide-ranging health benefits. Whether you sip Ashwagandha tea or take it as a supplement, science points to several advantages, from stress management to metabolic support and cognitive health. Below are nine science-backed reasons to consider incorporating Ashwagandha into your daily…
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Poor Sleep May Accelerate Brain Aging, Study Finds
Poor sleep may accelerate brain aging, new findings suggest In a large study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, scientists explored how everyday sleep habits relate to the aging of the brain. Using data from 27,500 middle-aged and older adults in the UK Biobank, the team estimated brain age with machine learning on more than…
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Poor Sleep Health May Accelerate Brain Aging, KI Study Finds
Overview: poor sleep and the aging brain Bad sleep has long been associated with dementia risk, but it remains unclear whether unhealthy sleep habits drive brain aging or simply reflect early disease symptoms. A large study from Karolinska Institutet addresses this question by examining how sleep patterns relate to brain aging in relation to chronological…
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Poor Sleep Health Linked to Faster Brain Aging Across Adults
Why sleep quality may influence brain aging Emerging evidence suggests that how well we sleep might not only affect how rested we feel, but also how quickly our brains age. In a large UK-based study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, scientists explored whether unhealthy sleep patterns are connected to an older-looking brain, as measured…
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Apple Watch Finally: Sleep Quality Measured with the New Rest Score
Introducing the Rest Score on Apple Watch Sleep has long been a mystery tracked by numbers like duration or time in bed. Apple Watch now aims to decode sleep quality with a new metric called the Rest Score. If you’ve ever woken up feeling tired after a full night’s sleep, this feature promises to translate…