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sleep /tags/sleep sleep en-US Copyright Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT New study links excessive daytime drowsiness in the elderly to dementia /health-wellness/2024-11-18/new-study-links-excessive-daytime-drowsiness-in-the-elderly-to-dementia More than 400 elderly people were studied over three years for signs of poor sleep, along with declining motor and walking skills, that can contribute to dementia. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-11-18/new-study-links-excessive-daytime-drowsiness-in-the-elderly-to-dementia Sam Baker Not getting enough sleep? That might lead to junk food cravings /health-wellness/2022-12-12/why-poor-sleep-might-lead-to-junk-food-cravings We know too little sleep can cause fatigue. But a recent study found it also can adversely affect hormones that usually help you control hunger. Parkland Hospital dietitian Melissa Mendez explains how to �Ļ�ӰԺ’s Sam Baker. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-12-12/why-poor-sleep-might-lead-to-junk-food-cravings Sam Baker How the pandemic has made life harder for people struggling with obesity /health-wellness/2022-08-29/how-the-pandemic-has-made-life-harder-for-people-struggling-with-obesity A study of about 400 patients from UT Southwestern Medical Center's Weight Wellness Program and other similar programs found mental health problems contributed to weight gain. Center Director Dr. Jaime Almandoz led the study. He told �Ļ�ӰԺ’s Sam Baker why he focused on the second year of the pandemic. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-08-29/how-the-pandemic-has-made-life-harder-for-people-struggling-with-obesity Sam Baker Study finds people at high risk for stroke can lower their chances with good lifestyle choices /health-wellness/2022-08-01/study-finds-people-at-high-risk-for-stroke-can-lower-their-chances-with-good-lifestyle-choices Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dementia worldwide. But a new study found those at high genetic risk for stroke could reduce their chances through better lifestyle choices. �Ļ�ӰԺ’s Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-08-01/study-finds-people-at-high-risk-for-stroke-can-lower-their-chances-with-good-lifestyle-choices Sam Baker A new federal law bans baby sleep products linked to nearly 200 infant deaths /health-wellness/2022-05-19/a-new-federal-law-bans-baby-sleep-products-linked-to-nearly-200-infant-deaths President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 on Monday, outlawing the manufacture and sale of crib bumpers and certain inclined infant sleepers. Thu, 19 May 2022 23:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-05-19/a-new-federal-law-bans-baby-sleep-products-linked-to-nearly-200-infant-deaths Joe Hernandez Sleeping with even a little bit of light isn't good for your health, study shows /health-wellness/2022-04-03/sleeping-with-even-a-little-bit-of-light-isnt-good-for-your-health-study-shows Just a night or two of exposure to faint light is enough to raise your pulse and increase insulin resistance — factors that increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, researchers find. Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-04-03/sleeping-with-even-a-little-bit-of-light-isnt-good-for-your-health-study-shows Will Stone How & Why Losing That Hour's Sleep To Daylight Saving Time Makes A Difference /health-science-tech/2021-04-05/how-why-losing-that-hours-sleep-to-daylight-saving-time-makes-a-difference Turning the clocks back to daylight saving time provided an extra hour of daylight at the end of the day at the expense of an hour's sleep in the beginning. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:00:37 GMT /health-science-tech/2021-04-05/how-why-losing-that-hours-sleep-to-daylight-saving-time-makes-a-difference Sam Baker Why Too Little Sleep Can Be Dangerous For People With Chronic Disease /health-science-tech/2019-11-03/why-too-little-sleep-can-be-dangerous-for-people-with-chronic-disease A recent study says less than six hours of sleep per night can lead to cancer or early death for someone middle aged or older with existing high blood… Mon, 04 Nov 2019 01:21:37 GMT /health-science-tech/2019-11-03/why-too-little-sleep-can-be-dangerous-for-people-with-chronic-disease Sam Baker Genetic Factors Make Some People More Susceptible To Sleepwalking /health-science-tech/2019-10-10/genetic-factors-make-some-people-more-susceptible-to-sleepwalking Sleep disorders keep many people from getting a good night's rest. Neurologist Dr. Guy Leschziner joins Think host Krys Boyd to talk about sleepwalking… Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:28:25 GMT /health-science-tech/2019-10-10/genetic-factors-make-some-people-more-susceptible-to-sleepwalking �Ļ�ӰԺ A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better /2019-07-25/a-warm-bedtime-bath-can-help-you-cool-down-and-sleep-better Research suggests a warm bath or shower an hour or two before bedtime can help you unwind and fall asleep faster. Why? It will help lower your core temperature, and that's a circadian sleep signal. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:34:00 GMT /2019-07-25/a-warm-bedtime-bath-can-help-you-cool-down-and-sleep-better Susie Neilson