A tipple before bedtime may get you off to sleep faster but it can disrupt your night’s slumber.
The London Sleep Centre team says studies show alcohol upsets our normal sleep cycles.
While it cuts the time it takes to first nod off and sends us into a deep sleep, it also robs us of one of our most satisfying types of sleep, where dreams occur.
Photo: Reuters
照片：路透
Many advocate a nightcap, but Dr. Irshaad Ebrahim and his team advise against it. Used too often, it can cause insomnia.
Ebrahim, medical director at the London Sleep Centre and co-author of the latest review, said, “One or two glasses might be nice in the short term, but if you continue to use a tipple before bedtime it can cause significant problems.”
“If you do have a drink, it’s best to leave an hour and a half to two hours before going to bed so the alcohol is already wearing off.”
(Liberty Times)
睡前喝杯酒，或許能使你快點入睡，但它也可能打亂你夜晚的睡眠。
倫敦睡眠研究中心的團隊說，研究顯示，酒精破壞我們的正常睡眠週期。
儘管酒精會縮短產生睡意所需時間，讓我們熟睡，但它也會使我們失去最令人滿足的睡眠形式，也就是夢境發生的那個階段。
許多人提倡睡前喝一杯酒，但是伊爾夏德．易卜拉辛博士和他的研究團隊建議不要這麼做。若太常借助酒精，有可能造成失眠症。
倫敦睡眠研究中心醫學部門主任以及這份最新評估研究共同作者易卜拉辛博士說，「睡前喝一、兩杯酒或許在短期內是好的，但是如果繼續下去，它就可能造成顯著的問題。」
「如果你真的要喝，最好是睡前一個半到兩個小時喝，這樣上床睡覺時酒精已經慢慢消退。」
（自由時報／翻譯：管淑平）
The chimney cake is a beloved treat with a rich history in Hungary and Romania. While written references to the cake appeared as early as the late 17th century, the earliest known recipe from 1784 is __1__ a noblewoman named Maria Mikes, who wrote about dough wrapped around a spit. Legend has it, however, that the existence of this delicacy actually goes much further back in time, to the Mongol invasion of the 13th century. The cake’s iconic hollow, cylindrical shape, which is reminiscent of a chimney, is achieved by wrapping yeast dough around a wooden spit and roasting
A: I remember that the late pop diva Whitney Houston’s 1985 debut album “Whitney Houston” is a diamond album, meaning it sold over 10 million units in the US. B: Her 1987 album “Whitney” and 1992 soundtrack “The Bodyguard” have also reached diamond status, making her the only black singer with three diamond albums. A: Many people think that her songs are difficult to sing. B: I challenge you to sing her megahit “I Will Always Love You” at tonight’s karaoke party. A: OK, challenge accepted. A: 我記得流行天后惠妮休斯頓的1985年出道專輯《惠妮休斯頓》還是一張鑽石唱片呢，表示在美國狂賣超過1千萬張。 B: 她1987年的次張專輯《惠妮》、1992年的電影《終極保鑣》原聲帶也獲得鑽石唱片認證，使她成為唯一擁有3張鑽石唱片的黑人歌手！ A: 而許多人覺得她的歌都很難唱。 B: 那我挑戰你在今晚的KTV派對唱她的名曲《我將永遠愛你》。 A: 好啊我接受你的挑戰。 （By Eddy
In early September 2024, Time magazine released its list of the “100 Most Influential People in AI 2024,” and among the prominent figures are three Taiwanese entrepreneurs. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Chair and CEO Lisa Su were each featured. The list, divided into four categories—Leaders, Innovators, Shapers, and Thinkers—highlights what sets these individuals apart from their peers in the field of artificial intelligence. Both Wei and Huang were placed in the Leaders category, joining the heads of Google, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft. Wei
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental condition marked by disruptions in brain-signaling that causes people to behave, communicate, interact and learn in atypical ways. Autism diagnoses in the US have increased significantly since 2000, intensifying public concern over what might contribute to its prevalence. Here is what you need to know. HOW IS AUTISM DIAGNOSED? There are no objective tools for diagnosing autism, such as blood tests or brain scans. Instead, diagnoses are made based on observations and interviews. The term “spectrum” reflects the wide range of possible manifestations. Some people with ASD might have good conversation skills, while others might
RSS