Produced after the day fades into night, the hormone melatonin is most widely known for its role in sleep. However, as important as sleep is to overall health and well-being, inducing sleep is far from the only task that melatonin performs in the body: Medical researchers have known for decades that melatonin also has a […]
The Top 5 Health Benefits of Sleeping Naked
While comfort may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the benefits of sleeping in the nude, it’s far from the only positive aspect. Researchers have found a number of ways that sleeping naked can actually be beneficial to your health. Some of those health benefits relate to getting better sleep, […]
Frequent Napping May Indicate Poor Heart Health
In the world of medical science, naps can be a surprisingly controversial topic. For some health professionals, napping is thought to be a smart strategy for improving mental health, cognitive performance and more. Other medical researchers point to the variety of elevated health risks associated with frequent napping, suggesting the best course of action may […]
Exposure to Even Moderate Light at Night Hurts Your Heart and Metabolism
Exposure to too much light at night could be putting your overall health at risk. A breakthrough study demonstrated that exposure to light when trying to sleep can wreak havoc on the body’s cardiovascular and glucose regulation. These disturbances can lead to a host of health complications in the short term and down the road. […]
4 Diseases Caused by Lack of Sleep
In recent decades, research has revealed that there are a number of diseases caused by lack of sleep, something that should be of serious concern in our modern, 24-hour world. Fortunately, scientists are concerned and sounding the alarm, with many groups describing sleep deprivation as a major global public health problem. These are just a […]
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