Do you have trouble falling asleep? These secrets of sleep may be the key to a good night’s rest. Falling and staying asleep can be an immense challenge for many people. In many cases, this is due to several myths about sleep. The following secrets of sleep are based on solid scientific evidence and, in […]
The Secrets of Sleep: Part One
Most people spend about a third of their life in slumber, but don’t know these surprising secrets of sleep. Do you think you know sleep? Many people know the basics of how and why we sleep, such as the different sleep phases and when we dream. However, there are many surprising facts about sleep that […]
Children’s Sleep Impacted by Lead Exposure: A New Study
Although numerous studies prove that children need plenty of sleep in order to thrive, one new study suggests that lead may have a tremendous impact on children’s sleep patterns. Sleep deprivation and lead exposure both have a significant impact on child development. However, as a new study from Penn Medicine shows, lead exposure may actually […]
Does Sleep Duration Matter When it Comes to Prostate Cancer?
Studies in chronobiology suggest that short sleep duration is a carcinogen. New research indicates that prostate cancer risk may be especially impacted. The World Health Organization and other major medical associations have long considered disruptions to the circadian rhythm a carcinogen—or cause—of cancer. Several different types of cancer have been linked to shift work, insomnia, short […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder: The Latest Research on Beating the Winter Blues
Doctors and medical researchers have long known that seasons can affect moods. Researchers in chronobiology have recently identified the actual cause. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, affects a large number of people. Circadian biology research suggests that 4 to 6 percent of people have moderate to severe forms of this disease, while up to one out […]
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