……….. but so to can too much sleep

Researchers from the University of Warwick, and University College London, have found that lack of sleep can more than double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. However they have also found that point comes when too much sleep can also more than double the risk of death. [continue reading…]

If you notice that your mood, energy level and motivation take a nosedive each November only to return to normal in April, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), according to Loyola University Health System doctors.

“This condition, characterized by depression, exhaustion and lack of interest in people and regular activities, interferes with a person’s outlook on life and ability to function properly,” said Dr. Angelos Halaris, chair of Loyola’s department of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences.

But people should not despair, because SAD is treatable. [continue reading…]

Today, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) announced the results of a global survey investigating the unmet needs, challenges and communication gaps faced by patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and caregivers in six countries on three continents: the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Spain and Brazil. [continue reading…]