Do we need less sleep as we get older?Feeling tired? As we age we see changes in our physical appearance and our sleep patterns. Many older people find it more difficult to fall asleep and often wake in the early hours, finding it difficult to return to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation firmly believes that our need for sleep doesn’t lessen as we get older. Study Results Research from the National Sleep Foundation has shown that we need the same amount of sleep throughout our adult lives. The Foundation’s studies have demon...
Blood Sugar and Burning FatFirst of all, let’s discuss exactly what insulin is and its function in our bodies. Insulin is a hormone which is manufactured and released into our bloodstream by the pancreas. When we eat, our food is broken down into the following nutrients which then enter our bloodstream: – Protein to amino acids Dietary fats to fatty acids Carbohydrates to glucose When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin which directs the nutrients from the bloodstream to muscle and fat cells. As the nutrients are a...
Do we need less sleep as we get older?
Feeling tired? As we age we see changes in our physical appearance and our sleep patterns. Many older people find it more difficult to fall asleep and often wake in the early hours, finding it difficult to return to sleep. The National Sleep Foundation firmly believes that our need for sleep doesn’t lessen as we get older. Study Results Research from the National Sleep Foundation has shown that we need the same amount of sleep throughout our adult lives. The Foundation’s studies have demon...
Blood Sugar and Burning Fat
First of all, let’s discuss exactly what insulin is and its function in our bodies. Insulin is a hormone which is manufactured and released into our bloodstream by the pancreas. When we eat, our food is broken down into the following nutrients which then enter our bloodstream: – Protein to amino acids Dietary fats to fatty acids Carbohydrates to glucose When we eat, the pancreas releases insulin which directs the nutrients from the bloodstream to muscle and fat cells. As the nutrients are a...
