Sleep and Rest - Revision history

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Getting better sleep doesn’t just improve your morning mood; surprisingly, it boosts your health, too. In fact, good sleep is one of the pillars of good health, along with eating right and exercising regularly. It’s true you can’t achieve optimal health without catching your Zzz’s each and every night.

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	Getting better sleep doesn’t just improve your morning mood; surprisingly, it boosts your health, too. In fact, good sleep is one of the pillars of good health, along with eating right and exercising regularly. It’s true you can’t achieve optimal health without catching your Zzz’s each and every night.		Getting better sleep doesn’t just improve your morning mood; surprisingly, it boosts your health, too. In fact, good sleep is one of the pillars of good health, along with eating right and exercising regularly. It’s true you can’t achieve optimal health without catching your Zzz’s each and every night.

	=====Getting better sleep doesn’t just improve your morning mood; surprisingly, it boosts your health, too. In fact, good sleep is one of the pillars of good health, along with eating right and exercising regularly. It’s true you can’t achieve optimal health without catching your Zzz’s each and every night.=====		=====Getting better sleep doesn’t just improve your morning mood=====
	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f6c4rFufDo byDr. Michael Ruscio, DC, DNM YouTube]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f6c4rFufDo byDr. Michael Ruscio, DC, DNM YouTube]
			surprisingly, it boosts your health, too. In fact, good sleep is one of the pillars of good health, along with eating right and exercising regularly. It’s true you can’t achieve optimal health without catching your Zzz’s each and every night.
	In this episode, I’ll cover the root causes of reflux & share the most effective treatments. Tune in!		In this episode, I’ll cover the root causes of reflux & share the most effective treatments. Tune in!

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	=====6 Health Benefits Of Taking Time To Do Nothing=====		=====6 Health Benefits Of Taking Time To Do Nothing=====
	[https://www.henryford.com/Blog/2022/12/6-Health-Benefits-Of-Taking-Time-To-Do-Nothing by Henry Ford Health Staff 23/12/22 Henry Ford Health]		[https://www.henryford.com/Blog/2022/12/6-Health-Benefits-Of-Taking-Time-To-Do-Nothing by Henry Ford Health Staff 23/12/22 Henry Ford Health]

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	[https://www.npr.org/2009/01/13/99286183/colds-and-quality-of-sleep-linked-study-shows by Allison Aubrey 13/1/09 nrp]		[https://www.npr.org/2009/01/13/99286183/colds-and-quality-of-sleep-linked-study-shows by Allison Aubrey 13/1/09 nrp]
	The preliminary findings come from a study at Carnegie Mellon University, where researchers recruited about 150 healthy men and women to participate.		The preliminary findings come from a study at Carnegie Mellon University, where researchers recruited about 150 healthy men and women to participate.

			=====Why exercise helps you sleep and why sleep is good for your fitness routine=====
			[https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/05/health/importance-of-exercise-sleep-wellness by Melanie Radzicki McManus 5/6/25 CNN]
			While you’re catching z’s, your body is hard at work maintaining your physical and mental health. It does so by repairing and boosting your cardiovascular and immune systems, plus regulating your metabolism. Your brain also consolidates memories and processes information from the day.

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	[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-charlotte-americans-new-york-north-carolina-b2577437.html by Leanne Italie 10/7/24 INDEPENDENT]		[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-charlotte-americans-new-york-north-carolina-b2577437.html by Leanne Italie 10/7/24 INDEPENDENT]
	Their sleep separation was due to his developing chronic and heavy snoring that eventually led to a diagnosis of sleep apnea and his use of a CPAP machine.		Their sleep separation was due to his developing chronic and heavy snoring that eventually led to a diagnosis of sleep apnea and his use of a CPAP machine.

			=====Colds And Quality Of Sleep Linked, Study Shows=====
			[https://www.npr.org/2009/01/13/99286183/colds-and-quality-of-sleep-linked-study-shows by Allison Aubrey 13/1/09 nrp]
			The preliminary findings come from a study at Carnegie Mellon University, where researchers recruited about 150 healthy men and women to participate.

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	[https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/27/health/weighted-blanket-benefits-for-anxiety-sleep-wellness by Kristen Rogers 27/1/21 CNN]		[https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/27/health/weighted-blanket-benefits-for-anxiety-sleep-wellness by Kristen Rogers 27/1/21 CNN]
	The first night I started sleeping underneath a 15-pound weighted blanket, I slept straight through the night for the first time in months and felt more rested during the day. After a few days of good sleep, I learned that my sister had done her gift research — she had read that people with anxiety tended to feel more grounded when using the blankets.		The first night I started sleeping underneath a 15-pound weighted blanket, I slept straight through the night for the first time in months and felt more rested during the day. After a few days of good sleep, I learned that my sister had done her gift research — she had read that people with anxiety tended to feel more grounded when using the blankets.

			=====Specialists say there are benefits to couples sleeping separately=====
			[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-charlotte-americans-new-york-north-carolina-b2577437.html by Leanne Italie 10/7/24 INDEPENDENT]
			Their sleep separation was due to his developing chronic and heavy snoring that eventually led to a diagnosis of sleep apnea and his use of a CPAP machine.

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	[https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/08/05/nx-s1-5060416/sleep-magnesium-supplements by Maria Godoy 15/8/24 npr]		[https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/08/05/nx-s1-5060416/sleep-magnesium-supplements by Maria Godoy 15/8/24 npr]
	Some of that interest is fueled by social media. Take, for example, the sleepy girl mocktail that went viral on TikTok. It's a mixture of magnesium powder, tart cherry juice and a prebiotic soda that you drink about a half hour before bed.		Some of that interest is fueled by social media. Take, for example, the sleepy girl mocktail that went viral on TikTok. It's a mixture of magnesium powder, tart cherry juice and a prebiotic soda that you drink about a half hour before bed.

			=====Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help=====
			[https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/27/health/weighted-blanket-benefits-for-anxiety-sleep-wellness by Kristen Rogers 27/1/21 CNN]
			The first night I started sleeping underneath a 15-pound weighted blanket, I slept straight through the night for the first time in months and felt more rested during the day. After a few days of good sleep, I learned that my sister had done her gift research — she had read that people with anxiety tended to feel more grounded when using the blankets.

Lilly at 19:42, 9 December 2025

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	[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7j0pg1e2o by Harriet Heywood 24/4/25 BBC]		[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7j0pg1e2o by Harriet Heywood 24/4/25 BBC]
	Researchers from Cambridge, and Fudan University in Shanghai, found that those who slept for the shortest time had poorer brain functions - and better sleep could benefit memory and heart rate.		Researchers from Cambridge, and Fudan University in Shanghai, found that those who slept for the shortest time had poorer brain functions - and better sleep could benefit memory and heart rate.

			=====Americans don't get enough sleep. Can magnesium supplements help?=====
			[https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/08/05/nx-s1-5060416/sleep-magnesium-supplements by Maria Godoy 15/8/24 npr]
			Some of that interest is fueled by social media. Take, for example, the sleepy girl mocktail that went viral on TikTok. It's a mixture of magnesium powder, tart cherry juice and a prebiotic soda that you drink about a half hour before bed.

Lilly at 19:23, 9 December 2025

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	[https://www.weforum.org/stories/2016/05/sleep-on-it-what-science-tells-us-about-making-decisions/ by Joe Myers 6/5/16 WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM]		[https://www.weforum.org/stories/2016/05/sleep-on-it-what-science-tells-us-about-making-decisions/ by Joe Myers 6/5/16 WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM]
	The study examined people’s feelings about purchasing a new laptop bag. Half of participants were given the details at night, while the other half in the morning. Twelve hours later they had to select a new case.		The study examined people’s feelings about purchasing a new laptop bag. Half of participants were given the details at night, while the other half in the morning. Twelve hours later they had to select a new case.

			=====Is an early night the key to better test results?=====
			[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7j0pg1e2o by Harriet Heywood 24/4/25 BBC]
			Researchers from Cambridge, and Fudan University in Shanghai, found that those who slept for the shortest time had poorer brain functions - and better sleep could benefit memory and heart rate.

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	[https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/30/health/weekend-sleep-lower-heart-disease-risk-wellness by Kristen Rogers 30/8/24 CNN]		[https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/30/health/weekend-sleep-lower-heart-disease-risk-wellness by Kristen Rogers 30/8/24 CNN]
	Naturally, catching up on sleep over the weekend is often the solution. New research suggests doing so may even benefit your heart health, amounting to a 19% lower risk of developing heart disease, according to a research abstract published Thursday. The abstract hasn’t been published in a journal but will be presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual congress on Sunday, September 1.		Naturally, catching up on sleep over the weekend is often the solution. New research suggests doing so may even benefit your heart health, amounting to a 19% lower risk of developing heart disease, according to a research abstract published Thursday. The abstract hasn’t been published in a journal but will be presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual congress on Sunday, September 1.

			=====Sleep on it? What science tells us about making decisions=====
			[https://www.weforum.org/stories/2016/05/sleep-on-it-what-science-tells-us-about-making-decisions/ by Joe Myers 6/5/16 WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM]
			The study examined people’s feelings about purchasing a new laptop bag. Half of participants were given the details at night, while the other half in the morning. Twelve hours later they had to select a new case.