A new study just out from the University of California, Berkeley found Deep Sleep, also known as non-Rem slow wave sleep, may act as a buffer against memory loss in older adults facing an increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A protein in the brain, beta-amyloid is linked to memory loss. This new research shows…
According to a new study recently published in the online issue of Neurology, individuals with sleep problems are more likely to have a stroke. Actually the study found this was the case for almost every sleep issue that was studied. Both sleeping too little and sleeping too much was associated with stroke risk increases. Participants…
A new study suggests that Vitamin E may be a potential new treatment for chronic insomnia disorder often seen in postmenopausal women helping to improve sleep quality and reduce sedative drug use. 160 postmenopausal women with chronic insomnia disorder participated in this double-blinded, randomized, placebo-control trial. The participants were given either a 400 IU mixed…
According to a past study, GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric Acid) may aid people in falling asleep faster. 10 people with an average age of 37.7 years participated in this study. The participants had a high probability of having a sleep disorder as measured by the PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). The participants were given 112 mg of…
According to a past study, GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric Acid) may aid people in falling asleep faster. 10 people with an average age of 37.7 years participated in this study. The participants had a high probability of having a sleep disorder as measured by the PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). The participants were given 112 mg of…
A study published in the journal Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery found a 3 mg daily Melatonin supplement could improve both Sleep and Tinnitus. 18 individuals with Tinnitus were given a daily 3 mg Melatonin supplement. The study lasted 4 weeks. The participants Tinnitus levels were measured on the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) which…
A new study found supplementing with Bacopa Monnieri Extract may improve measures of executive functioning and cognitive flexibility in children. Over 100 male children including adolescents were recruited to participate in this double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. Participants had elevated levels of inattention and/or hyperactivity. The boys were randomly assigned to receive a supplement of Bacopa…
A new study found Bacopa Monnieri Extract could have a beneficial effect on more than one wellbeing aspect, like mental wellbeing, sleep, focus, alertness and stress. Almost 90 healthy women and men ranging in age from18 to 70 participated in this two-arm, parallel-group, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. The participants self reported experiencing sleep problems. The…
A new study has found daily supplementation with the specific Probiotic strain, Lactobacillus Plantarum, may reduce cortical excitation, fatigue, depressive symptoms and also improve sleep quality. 40 healthy self reporting individuals, between the ages of 20 and 40, who experienced insomnia, participated in this randomized, double-blind, parallel, placebo controlled pilot trial. Participant’s age, BMI (body…
A new study found drinking a cup of Passion Flower tea could boost sleep quality by around 5%. 41 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 35 participated in this study. The participants were required to answer questions concerning their sleep patterns and their health. They were also asked to keep a sleep dairy…