Archive for the ‘Sleep’ Category

In the News: Sleep – not dieting – is the secret of weight loss for new mothers

Friday, February 1st, 2008

New mothers who manage to get enough shut eye between feeds are more likely to get their figures back than those who are sleep deprived. The very latest research from Harvard Medical School and published in December 2007 in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that there may be a crucial link between sleep deprivation and inability to lose weight once the baby has arrived.

 

According to the researchers, an extra

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In the News: Afternoon naps can help lower your blood pressure

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Not only are afternoon naps one of the best ways to fight fatigue recharge your batteries according to sleep experts, scientists have also discovered that a nap can help lower your blood pressure.

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Eat to sleep better

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Big dinners will make you feel sleepy but they also prolong digestion, which interferes with a good night’s sleep. It’s best to eat your biggest meal before mid afternoon and have a light evening meal two hours before you go to bed.

 

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