Most people are aware of the many factors that contribute to weight gain and obesity such as poor diet and lethargy. However, science has now correlated an inadequate amount of sleep is a key factor in becoming overweight. All Age Groups are Effected by Lack of Sleep Obesity is a continually growing epidemic. The Centers […]
Short Sleepers: The 1 Percent of the Population Who Only Need 6 Hours of Sleep
Imagine sleeping only four hours a night and waking up refreshed. Although this isn’t the norm for a majority of the population, there are a small group of people where this is a reality. It is a generally accepted fact that the average person requires about eight hours of sleep every night for their body […]
New Study Links Sleep Deprivation with Insulin Sensitivity
According to a recent study, sleep deprivation may affect your insulin sensitivity. Additionally, your blood sugar levels may also wreak havoc on your overall biological rhythms. Everyone on Earth has an internal clock that tells us when we should sleep and when we should wake. Known as the “circadian rhythm,” it is a biological and self-sustained […]
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 […]
Chronotypes and Intelligence: The Owl vs. The Lark
The early bird may catch the worm, but a new study on chronotypes suggests that night owls are most intelligent. Almost all animals have some sort of circadian rhythm, or 24-hour biological clock. Nerve centers in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the brain perceive light, which cues the body to release hormones and undergo a variety […]
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