A recent study conducted at John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health and published in JAMA Neurology found that getting enough sleep (7-8 hours) each night could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
The study analyzed 70 participants, all of whom were free of dementia. All of the subjects were told to report their sleep patterns, and the researchers measured the amount beta-amyloid plaque using brain imaging.
The team found that those who slept on average shorter durations had more beta-amyloid buildup in the brain, which is directly associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
According to Live in the Now natural health author and practitioner, Kathy Gruver, Ph.D, the following are natural ways that help you get a better night sleep:
· Keep your sleep cycle constant, don’t take long naps during the day or sleep in too late on the weekends.
· Lavender is a common aromatherapy to induce sleep and relaxation.
· Make sure your room is dark, quiet, and uncluttered.
If you are interested in preventing Alzheimer’s disease, you might want to consider getting at least 7 hours of sleep per night.
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