While some people may have a genetic predisposition to be more active in the evening and have later bedtimes, not everyone who habitually goes to bed late is a night owl. Researchers have found that for many people, sleep procrastination is driving their late nights. Understanding Sleep Procrastination As defined in the Netherlands by Utrecht […]
Daytime Sleepiness Can Predict Risk for Alzheimer’s, Heart Disease and Cancer
Researchers have connected excessive daytime sleepiness to a variety of diseases and health conditions, some quite serious. Sleepiness during the daytime is considered excessive when it happens almost every day for at least three months. There are numerous causes for feeling sleepy during the day, including simply not getting enough sleep. However, when daytime sleepiness […]
Disrupted Sleep Increases Risk of Death, Especially in Women
While it’s important to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night, it’s equally important to ensure you’re getting good quality sleep. This can be more complicated than it seems, because even though you might think you slept soundly through the night, you may have actually experienced sleep disruption in the form of unconscious […]
Cancer and the Circadian Clock: Maintaining Balance for Cellular Health
Operating on the approximately 24-hour circadian rhythm that mirrors the earth’s day-night cycle, the circadian clock plays a vital role in regulating the timing of essential bodily processes. As such, the circadian clock is tightly connected to human health. Chronic circadian rhythm disruption, such as that typically experienced by shift workers, significantly increases the risk […]
Scientific Views on the Origin of Sleep
It is a classic “chicken-or-egg” argument: What came first in the evolutionary development of all species of animals — sleep or the brain? When looking at the origin of sleep, the question often leads to speculation about the evolution of this imperative biological act. New research continues to shed light on this fascinating debate. Sleep […]
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