Category: Sleep

Impact of Poor Sleep on Chronic Pain and Mobility Chronic pain is a very common condition, and one of the most common reasons why someone seeks medical care. Chronic pain can interfere with a person’s daily activities, such as working, having a social life, and taking care of self or others. It can lead to depression, anxiety and trouble sleeping, which can make your [...] Read more

Impact of Poor Sleep on Gut Health and Digestion Poor sleep and gut health are interconnected and can have significant impact on each other and overall well-being. There has been a recent surge of research evaluating sleep disturbances and their effect on overall health. It has been established that sleep deprivation leads to an increase in microscopic inflammation in the bowel, which may, in [...] Read more

Impact of Sleep on Blood Pressure People who sleep six hours or less may have steeper increases in blood pressure. If you already have high blood pressure, not sleeping well may make your blood pressure worse. It's thought that sleep helps the body control hormones needed to control stress and metabolism. What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force exerted [...] Read more

Impact of Sleep on Diabetes Sleep plays a significant role in overall health, and its impact on diabetes is quite substantial. What is Diabetes? Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a chronic medical condition that occurs when the body has difficulty regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels. Glucose is a crucial source of energy for cells, and its levels need [...] Read more