Junk food consumption could negatively impact the quality of deep sleep: Research

Researchers at Uppsala University have examined how junk food affects sleep in a new study. In random order, healthy volunteers ate one unhealthy diet and one healthier one. The participants’ deep sleep quality decreased after the unhealthy diet, compared with those following the healthier diet. The results of the study were published in the journal … Read more

TikTok users drink tart cherry juice for better sleep. Is it effective?

People who have trouble falling asleep often have a variety of sleep tips available, from taking melatonin supplements to avoiding screens at night. But those who keep their phones on in bed may have seen the latest natural sleep aid discussed on TikTok: tart cherry juice. As research on the juice has grown gradually over … Read more

Weight loss can be affected by sleep

Olly We all know that getting enough sleep and the quality of your sleep are crucial to your overall mental and physical health. If losing weight to be healthier is one of your goals, the way you sleep can be an important component. We asked experts from various fields to weigh in on what you … Read more

Freida Pinto says she cried, felt lonely for months due to postpartum depression; Know what it is and how to cure it

Freida Pinto opened her bout with postpartum depression after the birth of her son. The Hollywood actor said she cried a lot and felt lonely for months in 2021 and that she was advised by her husband to undergo therapy to treat her. He reads on to learn all about this mental health issue and … Read more

4 essential oils to have in the bedroom for better sleep in the hot summer months

Perhaps the most popular scent on the list, lavender is well known for its calming aroma. (PHOTO: Getty Images) Sleep problems are common. According to surveys conducted in 2018 and 2019, approximately 15.3% of Singaporeans, 35% of Malaysians and 20% of Thais suffer from insomnia, the most common sleep disorder. Whether you have chronic sleep … Read more