Depriving yourself from sleep can be disastrous for your health. A new research has found that sleepless nights could result in raising brain levels of Alzheimer’s protein. Scientists of the Netherlands, who conducted the study, said after a sleepless night even a healthy brain has higher than normal levels of the protein that forms the signature tangles in Alzheimer’s disease. “We think normal … [Read more...]
Sleep disorder ups risk of obesity in children
Depriving yourself from sleep can be disastrous for your health. According to researchers, poor sleep can up the risk of obesity in children. Obesity is the root cause of many lifestyle diseases that are leading to preventable deaths in US. In the past four decades, obesity rates in the US have soared, and kids ages six to 11 have been hit the hardest. For the study, the researchers … [Read more...]
Stroke risk higher among Insomniacs, says study
A new study has found that insomnia is one of the major causes behind stroke risk. It is commonly known fact that insomnia has adverse effect on a person’s overall health. But a latest study conducted by two top Taiwanese medical bodies has discovered a more dangerous picture of the issue. Those suffering from insomnia have higher risk of developing stroke, says the study. However, the … [Read more...]