Self-care is enormously important for seniors; the older we get, the more attention our bodies and minds need to function at their best. However, effective self-care often feels unattainable. Between busy schedules and fixed incomes, seniors are often limited in what self-care options are available to them. That said, there are plenty of simple safe-care tips seniors can use that fit easily into everyday life without breaking the budget. (more…)
Women suffering from sleep apnea have, on the whole, a higher degree of brain damage than men with the disorder, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by researchers at the UCLA School of Nursing. The findings are reported in the December issue of the peer-reviewed journal SLEEP. (more…)
*From sound science to sound sleep*
New research from U of T could provide some restful nights for the 18 million North Americans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
In a recent study that appeared in the Journal of Neuroscience, U of T scientists demonstrated that repeated obstruction of the airways requires release of the brain chemical noradrenaline. The release of this chemical helps the brain learn to breathe more effectively and purposefully. (more…)
