#sleep #activity #brain "Poor sleep negatively impacts memory in older adults, but a physically active lifestyle may help alleviate some of these consequences." As June winds down Reliable RN's blog will switch to new research on activity and it's benefits. But, as the last post on sleep this month, lets look at one way to decrease the negative … [Read more...]

#sleep Monday's are dangerous mornings! Be careful out there. What is the Monday effect? More accidents seem to occur on Monday - work and non-work related. Studies over the years show that sleep deprivation is suspected to be part of it. "However, it has not yet been fully understood what might trigger this cognitive failure on Monday". So - … [Read more...]

#sleep This shouldn't be news for those of you who follow Reliable RN. Your obesity is absolutely made worse with poor sleep. Sleep loss upsets hormone balance and promotes overeating and weight gain. Studies also show it makes you more likely to select poor quality, high calorie foods (comfort food). And, not surprisingly, overtired people … [Read more...]