NEW YORK: In a significant finding, Johns Hopkins researchers found that those who feel sleepy during the day are three times more likely to develop Alzheimer's than those who sleep well.
An analysis of data collected during a long-term study on aging adults showed that those who reported being very sleepy during the day were almost three times more likely than those who had no brain deposits beta-amyloid. characteristic of Alzheimer's disease – years later.
The discovery, reported in SLEEP, adds to a growing body of evidence that poor sleep could encourage the development of this form of dementia, suggesting that getting enough sleep during the night could help prevent the onset of dementia. Alzheimer's disease.
"Factors such as diet, exercise, and cognitive activity have been widely recognized as important potential targets for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, but sleep does not occur. has not really reached this level – although it may change, "said associate professor Adam P. Spira. at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Spira led the study with collaborators from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the Bloomberg School and Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Sleep like a baby! Six technologies to make your room more comfortable
For a healthy sleep!
August 9, 2017
Technology, which is an integral part of our daily lives, can not only brighten our rooms, but also improve the way we sleep at night.
Room monitor and sleep sensor
August 9, 2017
This beautiful little ball – Sense with Voice from the second generation of Hello – has everything to help you sleep better. Besides the measurement of light, humidity, temperature, air quality and noise, the device can now track volatile organic compounds such as CO2, levels UV in the room and the barometric pressure. Its Sleep Pill button attaches to your pillow to monitor your movements overnight and sends this data to the Sense app for analysis.
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Make wearables follow your sleep
August 9, 2017
Mobile tapes are not just about monitoring activities. Jawbone UP3 Light and Stylish is designed to offer you the benefits of tracking your sleep and a complete picture of your hearing health, apart from your daily activities. It automatically tracks your sleep by measuring Deep, Light and REM (quick eye movements) and offers tips to help you get a good night's sleep every night.
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Alarm Clock
August 9, 2017
Daily light therapy with a Philips alarm clock can change the way you start the day. This light alarm concept uses a colorful sunrise simulation with sound. It gradually clears from soft matte red to orange until your room is filled with a bright yellow light. According to the company, the process of changing the light stimulates the body to wake up naturally.
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The management of the wardrobe becomes easy!
August 9, 2017
The wardrobes are outdated. Give your room a smart garment management system that not only houses your clothes but also refreshes them. The LG Styler reduces wrinkles and eliminates odors from your clothes by minimizing the frequency of their trips to dry cleaners. Hot steam is used to refresh and remove wrinkles and odors from clothes.
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"If disturbed sleep contributes to Alzheimer's disease, we may be able to treat patients with sleep problems to avoid these negative consequences," added Spira.
The study used data from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging (BLSA) – a long-term study launched by the NIA in 1958 that tracked the health of thousands of volunteers as They were aging.
Before adjusting for the demographic factors that may affect daytime sleepiness, the results showed that those who reported daytime sleepiness were about three times more likely to have beta-amyloid deposition than those who did not. They had not reported any daytime fatigue.
After adjusting for these factors, the risk was still 2.75 times higher in subjects with daytime sleepiness.
The unadjusted risk of beta-amyloid deposition was about twice as high in volunteers who reported a nap, but this did not reach statistical significance.
It is currently unclear why daytime sleepiness is correlated with the deposition of beta-amyloid protein.
One possibility is that somnolence during the day itself could somehow cause the formation of this protein in the brain.
Based on previous research, a more likely explanation is that disturbed or insufficient sleep due to other factors results in the formation of beta-amyloid plaques by a mechanism currently unknown and that these sleep disorders also cause daytime sleepiness. excessive.
"However, we can not exclude that the amyloid plaques present at the time of sleep assessment caused the drowsiness," the researchers added.
Do you often feel tired? Include these foods in your diet to stay healthy
Crash And Burn
July 28, 2018
Low immunity and low energy that affects your health?
We often tend to become less active because of climate change. As a result of a busy schedule, we are often deprived of "time spent", following which we resort to an unhealthy diet.
Good nutrition, lots of water and an active lifestyle are some of the habits you should adopt this season, as well as the following tips:
Kickstart your mornings with muesli
July 28, 2018
Keeping your belly full and nurtured is very important. Start your day with muesli for energy all day long!
Muesli is a healthy blend of oat flakes, wheat flakes and corn flakes of various flavors. It is rich in dietary fiber, protein, iron and antioxidants.
Go green
July 28, 2018
Say no to sugary soft drinks and opt for a cup of green tea instead. With powerful antioxidants and nutrients, green tea helps regulate blood sugar, improve brain function and improve metabolism.
This superdrink also helps to increase the detoxification process in the body and to facilitate weight loss.
Add a pinch of honey, squeeze a lemon into your green tea cup and make your day a tangy adventure!
Multifloral honey
July 28, 2018
This blend of sugar, trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids is unlike any other sweetener on the planet. Honey is a great substitute for sugar and helps manage calories while adding many healthy nutrients instead of empty calories.
Enjoy some multiflorous honey on a bowl of skim milk muesli for a satisfying meal.
Drink for all seasons
July 28, 2018
An important habit is to stay well hydrated. If you have trouble drinking plain water, you can try adding water or lemon or fresh fruit. Water is important for keeping the immune system healthy and eliminating toxins.
