Mental Health
How Brain Age Relates to Sleep Health
Thinking about the word ‘age’, people often think about how many years they’ve been alive. But do you know your brain also has its own
Teens, Sleep, and Mental Health: Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think
Adolescence is an exciting but challenging time. Teenagers are growing fast—physically, mentally, and emotionally. They’re gaining more independence, trying new things, and figuring out who
Sleep for Mental Health
Quality sleep leads to better mental health. Whether you struggle with mental health issues, or not, quality sleep can improve the way you think and
Social Media: Turn Off the Phone for Better Sleep
What About Social Media? Many teens use social media before bed, which can interfere with sleep in a few ways. The light from screens tricks
The Cognition and Sleep Quality Connection
Cognition and Sleep Quality Connection Mental health and cognition are two key benefits of quality sleep. Researchers continue to learn about the importance of sleep
Insomnia and Depression
Insomnia and depression– it often seems that the two go together. In fact, science has shown a strong association between the two conditions. Healthier Sleep
Sleep and Meditation
Is This the Master Key? Sleep might be one of those rare occasions when science needs to listen to poetry. In Macbeth sleep is extolled
Mindfulness Can Improve Your Sleep, But Not How You Think It Will
Mindfulness is bringing your full attention and awareness to the present moment…then just watching each moment unfold without trying to control it. Regular Mindfulness Benefits
New Treatment for PTSD-Related Nightmares
A college student watching his father deal with nightmares due to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) created a smartwatch app that was recently approved by
Social Rejection & Sleep
Is there a connection? Humans are social creatures, yet the research on how sleep is related to many social processes has been largely unexplored. Social
Sleep Deprivation & Loneliness
Sleep loss is a significant contributing factor to the public health crisis of loneliness Perhaps you’ve noticed in your own life that when you sleep
Sleep + Unwanted Thoughts
A new study reveals that sleep deprivation and/or lack of sleep impairs the ability to stop and block unwanted thoughts. Intrusive, negative or unwanted thoughts
Sundowning
A sleep disorder may be affecting your loved one with dementia. Antonio Culebras MD, FAAN, FAHA, FAASM is a Professor of Neurology at SUNY Upstate
4 Things to Know about Sleep & Stress
The topic of stress and sleep is of the outmost importance as we head into 2021. The unprecedent times we have been living in since
The Consequences of Poor Sleep
Missing one night of sleep is a normal occurrence for individuals around the globe. But what if you lack sleep on a regular basis? Or
The Sleep Secret Experts Prioritize
…And Why You Should Too Sleep is one of the three pillars of good health, along with a balanced diet and regular exercise. The world’s
Sleep & Self-Worth
The Unlikely Duo Affecting Your Life It is not uncommon to read about connections between exercise or balanced diet with health and self esteem. But
Prevalent, Significant, Costly: The Chronic Inability to Sleep
Insomnia is a sleep disorder we cannot afford to trivialize. The National Sleep Foundation states around 1 in 3 people has at least mild insomnia.
