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Christmas unrest – sleep solutions

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Hippocratic Post

Christmas unrest – sleep solutions – So, it’s not surprising that sleep tracking has gained immense popularity in recent years as widely accessible wearable devices like Fitbits, Oura Rings and smartwatches promise insights into our nightly sleep. Sleep trackers tend to overestimate total sleep time and underestimate wakefulness after falling sleep. But are they helpful […]

Too much sleep puts seniors at risk of dementia

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Hippocratic Post

Nina Ranken explores how too much sleep puts seniors at risk of Dementia: Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise for ageing individuals, according to studies. But a new study has found a link between seniors spending too long in bed and the development of dementia. Poor sleep habits, a decline in physical […]