Our need for sleep is something that interests and concerns researchers from around the world, inspiring countless studies. In the past, it has been found that the quality of one’s sleep is just as important in maintaining overall health as the amount of sleep one gets each night. In addition to preventing the mind from […]
Researchers Discover How Lack of Sleep Harms Circulation
A great deal of research has been performed in the past few years on how sleep (and the lack thereof) can negatively affect health. Although it is clear that getting the right quantity and quality of sleep can have a variety of health benefits, the exact link between sleep and heart health was poorly understood. […]
Stress With Insomnia Boosts Risk of Death From Cardiovascular Disease
New research has found that the risk of death from cardiovascular disease is multiplied in people who suffer from both hypertension (high blood pressure) and insomnia. And when stress, particularly work-related tension, is involved, this risk soars to three times the normal rate. The discovery that stress accompanied by insomnia boosts the risk of death […]
Confirmed: Shift Work Can Be Devastating to Nurses’ Health
New research into the effects of working during the night has found that shift work harms nurses in a number of ways, affecting not only their own well-being but also their ability to care for their patients. Night Shift Work Harms Nurses By Inhibiting the Circadian Rhythm Researchers at the University of Alabama conducted a […]
Napping Lowers Blood Pressure as Much as Medication, Says New Study
Napping generally has a bad rap in the West. While many cultures in Southern climates enjoy an afternoon siesta, most people in the developed world feel guilty about their need for sleep during the workday. However, naps are not just a sign of laziness or insomnia. Several studies have found that afternoon napping actually can […]
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