This article was previously published October 29, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a powerful adaptogenic herb, which means it helps your body adapt to stress1 by balancing your immune system, metabolism and hormonal systems. It is known as a multipurpose herb and was used in ancient Ayurvedic and… Read More »
Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling like you didn’t get enough sleep? Do you find yourself feeling sluggish or fatigued during the day? While many factors can contribute to these feelings, inadequate REM sleep is one of the most significant. What is REM Sleep? Not all sleep is created equal. In fact,… Read More »
It was World Sleep Day yesterday but for Ireland’s ‘3am club’, who suffer from insomnia and other sleep problems, there wasn’t much shut eye to be had. The problem of broken sleep is nothing new for Ireland’s night owls. One in five of us will suffer with sleep difficulties at some point in their lives but the… Read More »
The younger generation of the 21st century is career-oriented. They are ready to compromise with their health for their career. However, research suggests that sleep deprivation may lead to multiple diseases. A healthy individual needs seven to eight hours of sleep daily. While a person sleeps, the human body sends several signals to the brain… Read More »
Dementia is a growing problem for people as they age, but it often goes undiagnosed. Now investigators at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have discovered and validated a marker of dementia that may help clinicians identify patients who have the condition or are at risk of developing it. The… Read More »