People who struggle to fall asleep often experience future cognitive issues
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
If you struggle to fall asleep, you could be
setting yourself up for trouble years from now. According to a new study
published in the journal Sleep, researchers at the University of Michigan
assessed a variety of sleep issues among almost 2,500 adults and looked for
brain issues 14 years later. They found that trouble falling asleep was the
only predictor of cognitive impairment down the road. Specifically, those
people had impaired episodic memory, language, and executive function, or the
ability to solve problems and make decisions. If you often struggle to fall
asleep, try these remedies:
Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
Get regular exercise.
Work to manage your stress levels.
And see your doctor if you still have sleep issues.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
