Tag: Sleep
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BAPS wellNESS Programme: Holistic 12-Week UK Health
Introducing the Holistic 12-Week BAPS wellNESS Programme The BAPS Charities UK recently completed an inaugural 12-week wellNESS programme designed to address health disparities among British South Asians, a community facing higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, and mental health challenges. Rooted in lifestyle medicine and inspired by the spiritual guidance of His Holiness Mahant Swami…
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Bedtime Battle is Real: How to Get Your Child to Sleep in 10 Minutes (or Less)
Why bedtime feels like a battle—and how to change that For many families, nightfall signals more than a moment of rest; it marks a daily tug-of-war between parents and sleepy kids. Yet the science is clear: sleep is foundational for learning, mood, and overall health. With a predictable routine and a few targeted strategies, you…
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Sleeping to Compensate: Is There a Sleep Debt or Not?
Sleep Debt Isn’t a Bank: Why Extra Sleep Isn’t a Perfect Deposit Sleep scientists and clinicians agree on one key idea: you can’t simply store up hours of rest for later. A poor night or several nights of fatigue doesn’t create a “credit” you can cash in with a longer sleep later. According to Bruno…
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Can You Bank Sleep Hours? Understanding Sleep Debt
Sleep Debt: Why Extra Sleep Doesn’t Fully Compensate Sleep debt is a common concern for anyone juggling busy schedules. A pulmonologist and sleep specialist explains that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. “It depends,” he says, adding that a good night’s sleep after several exhausting days can offer immediate relief, but it doesn’t erase the effects…
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Keep Your Heart Safe: Five Daily Habits to Prevent Heart Disease
Why prevention matters for heart health Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, but there is hopeful news. The World Heart Federation estimates that about 80% of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, is preventable through everyday choices. This isn’t about dramatic overhauls; it’s about small, sustainable habits that fit into real…
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Night Shift Kidney Stones: 15% Higher Risk for Workers
Night shift workers face a 15% higher risk of kidney stones, study warns New research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and summarized by health reporters underscores a concerning health trend: working night shifts is linked to a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones. The risk is not uniform across all night workers. Younger employees…
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Kidney Stone Risk for Night Shift Workers: 15% Higher in Young Employees
What the study found A large, long-term study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that people who work night shifts have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones compared with daytime workers. The elevated risk is not limited to older adults; younger workers and those in sedentary jobs were particularly affected. The research tracked…
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Night-Shift Workers Face 15% Higher Kidney Stone Risk, Study Finds
What the study found A large study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and summarized by a news service tracked more than 220,000 participants over almost 14 years to examine how shift work relates to kidney stone events. The researchers found that night shift workers have a 15 percent higher risk of developing kidney stones compared…
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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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Heart Rate Variability: How HRV Guides Smarter Leadership Decisions
What is heart rate variability (HRV)? Heart rate variability (HRV) is the fluctuation in the time intervals between consecutive heartbeats. Rather than a single steady beat, a healthy autonomic nervous system produces tiny, natural variations. These variations reflect the balance between the sympathetic (activation) and parasympathetic (rest and recovery) branches of your nervous system. In…