A lack of sleep is fast becoming recognised as a key lifestyle factor determining whether or not we will develop Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is associated with a build up of a toxic protein called beta-amyloid clumping together within certain areas of the brain. A recent report by Rhys Blakely, Science Correspondent to The
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For thousands of years the purpose of sleep has beguiled the cleverest minds. However one function of sleep is now understood to be the protection it offers against the UK’s leading causes of death. The risks of Dementia, Heart Disease, Cancer and Obesity are all heightened if we cut corners with our quantity and quality
Bed and mattress sizes can be a bit of a minefield. Terminology that can include metric and imperial measurements or just common names can leave you scratching your head. Throw in some American or European sizes and things can quickly become very confusing. We thought that it would be useful to post a definitive
We’ve tracked down four house plants that are true sleep super heroes. Not only do these four stars look great in all bedroom settings, unlike most house plants, they actually absorb waste carbon dioxide and pump out oxygen all night long. To make the short list our four plants not only needed to enrich the
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