ANCSLEEP BLOG

Sleep disorders have one thing in common, they interrupt sleep. Therefore, it's important that if you have a sleep disorder, you find the problem before the accumulation of interrupted sleep leads to chronic sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is more than just being tired. It can negatively impact several organ systems, including your heart. Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, so it's important to do everything possible to maintain its health - including getting enough sleep. Continue reading to find out how common sleeping disorders can lead to cardiovascular disease!

Sleep has tremendous effects on the body, including the heart. It's imperative to get the proper number of hours of sleep to provide the heart with extra protective factors against everything else that is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is the number one killer in the United States, so if you can find ways to avoid it, that may be the thing to save your life! Continue reading to learn how sleep can impact your heart health and how to get the best sleep.

Did you know that you can sleep your way to better mental health? Sure, that may not be news, but there is increasing evidence that those who sleep better can reduce their risk of developing dementia and, eventually, death. There are multiple theories as to why this may happen, so this article will dive into the protective and risk factors associated with sleep of developing dementia. 

The COVID-19 pandemic may have permanently changed how the workforce looks. With so many jobs going remote at the beginning, many found that it may be a permanent situation due to the flexibility that format offered their employees. However, as great as working from home is, there may be one area where working from home is detrimental - sleep. Continue reading to find out how your sleep may be suffering and what you can do about it. 

While you are sleeping, there are a lot of processes that happen in the body. These processes are meant to reset your body from the damage done throughout the day so that your body can continue to be healthy and strong, and exactly what you need. When you don't get enough sleep then you don't allow your body this time to make the necessary repairs.

These unattended repairs certainly add up and can lead to other health issues like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. This is why it is so important that you get the recommended 8 hours of sleep. This article will focus on how sleep can help increase the longevity of one's life.

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause enormous discomfort for those who are affected. This discomfort can roll over and become a sleep issue. Without proper sleep, the body is unable to recover from all the damage done to it throughout the day, especially by the inflammatory molecules that may be seen in inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's. Therefore, it's imperative for increased comfort and recovery that individuals with Crohn's find a way to get better sleep. Below is some more information on Crohn's and some steps to take if you're having trouble sleeping.  

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that causes dementia. It is characterized by progressive dementia and forgetfulness that progresses to an inability to care for oneself. There is currently no cure for this disease, and several older Americans are currently living with it.

There have been several studies that show there is a strong genetic link in the predictive value of getting Alzheimer's. However, a new research article published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has highlighted a link between Alzheimer's and too much or too little sleep. Continue reading to find out if your sleep habits may be putting you at increased risk.

If you are a student and have trouble sleeping, you may notice trouble with learning, attention, and memory. These three factors go into studying and doing well on assignments and tasks. Read more to find out the relationship between studying and sleep, to see if you can improve your sleep and learning efforts!

Nothing feels better than a midday nap. However, the benefits of napping have their caveats. If you nap for the perfect amount of time, then you can wake up feeling refreshed, refocused, and re-energized. However, if you sleep too long, you will be groggy and potentially mess up your sleep schedule. Keep reading to find out how you can properly take a beneficial nap and still keep your sleep schedule. 

Our circadian rhythm is our internal clock that helps our bodies regulate a pattern of sleep and wakefulness. It is in charge of the normal time frame that you get sleepy and wake up from your slumber. However, as we age, our circadian rhythm may change, and we may experience disrupted sleep. Keep reading to find out why, and what you can do to better manage your internal clock.