by Brenda Watson | Feb 24, 2017 | Adults, Heart Disease, Preventable Issues, Sleep, Teens, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
Sleep. How great it is when we’ve rested well the night before. How distressing it can be when that just wasn’t the case. Over the years I’ve offered many tips and hints on how to grab those extra winks. Recently I enjoyed reading a report in the Wall Street Journal...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 11, 2015 | Adults, Chronic Disease, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss
At this extremely busy time of year, it may seem like even more of a challenge to maintain your weight along with your good attitude. Could it be because you are not getting enough sleep? Through the years I’ve blogged often on how important sleep is to your health....
by Brenda Watson | Nov 29, 2013 | Children, General, Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Sleep
In a new study by the researchers from Oxford University, data from the DOLAB research project showed that low blood omega-3 levels—particularly DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—were associated with decreased sleep quality and an increased risk of sleep disorders in...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 27, 2013 | Brain, General
Have you ever found yourself reaching for unhealthy foods after a sleepless night? A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications scanned the brains of 23 healthy young adults using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and found impaired...
by Brenda Watson | Aug 14, 2013 | General
The destructive effects of sleep deprivation include weight gain, insulin resistance, increased risk of stroke, among a long list of conditions and symptoms. Yet many of us do not get the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night, especially during the week. A...