Sleep

Overview

The dream prescription

Imagine if you could sleep your way to good health… Far from being too good to be true, getting a good night’s sleep could be the dream prescription for a healthier body and brain.

Research shows that sleep – and how much or how little of it we get – affects our health in all sorts of ways. The good news that it is never too late to change your habits to improve your sleep.

Recent Research

Middle-aged people who sleep for six hours or less have an increased risk of dementia

New study finds a link between sleep apnoea and increased risk of dementia

Impaired sleep associated with higher rate of plaque accumulation

Articles

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Why is sleep the best brain health booster?

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To Sleep or not to Sleep?

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Can sleeping on your side help the brain clear built up toxins?

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How Lack of Sleep Impacts Cognitive Performance and Focus

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Melatonin and other sleeping aids

Taken by millions to lull them off to sleep, mela...

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