Are you exposed to even small amounts of light throughout the night? If so, this constant low level of light may be having negative effects on your metabolism. With obesity and the diseases that it causes on the rise in the Western world, many doctors and researchers struggle to find the root causes of this […]
Cognitive Impairment and Sleep in the Elderly: What You Need to Know
New studies on cognitive impairment in the elderly suggest that sleep-disordered breathing is a risk factor for the mental changes associated with old age. Up to 50 percent of American adults—a much higher percentage than their European counterparts—report feeling sleepy during the day, thus compromising their ability to perform their jobs, care for their loved […]
Insecticide Exposure: Creating a Higher Risk for Diabetes
There are many reasons to limit your exposure to insecticides. According to a new study, interference with melatonin pathways and higher risk for diabetes may be among them. How much do you know about the ingredients in your preferred insecticides? Carbaryl and carbofuran are common ingredients in many of them—and the focuses of a recent […]
You May Sleep Well and Still Suffer From Circadian-Time Sickness
Are you getting enough sleep and still suffering from sleepiness and fatigue? If so, you may be suffering from a condition known as circadian-time sickness. Millions of people around the world suffer from a sleep disorder. Even more suffer from what medical professionals call “vague symptoms.” These symptoms are called vague because they can be […]
Being Able to Handle Night Shifts May Be a Matter of Genetics
The health effects of shift work have been well studied. New research suggests that the ability to handle night shift work may be genetic. Many health organizations, from the WHO to the CDC, consider working odd shifts a serious health risk and even a carcinogen. Labor experts estimate that 3.2 percent of the workforce works night […]
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