If you’re having trouble sleeping at night, a daytime nap might be helpful. French researchers say a 30-minute nap can reverse the hormonal impact of poor sleep, reduce stress and boost the immune system. A US survey shows about three in ten adults sleep six hours or less a night. SOURCE – Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM)/MedDay/CBS
Sleep and depression
People who survive strokes are more likely to have trouble sleeping if they’re also depressed. Doctors say sleep issues are common after a stroke, but patients with depression seem to have even more difficulty. SOURCE -American Stroke Association/MedDay/CBS
Blood donors
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds blood donors who take iron supplements may see their hemoglobin levels return to normal faster. Frequent blood donors typically have lower iron levels .. some can even become anemic. SOURCE -Journal of the American Medical Association/MedDay/CBS
