The effects of sleep deprivation are a major field of chronobiology research. Sleep deprivation can lower the immune system, increase the risk of developing chronic disease and have a negative effect on neurological and cognitive function. However, a new study suggests that these effects may depend a great deal on the sleep-deprived person’s gender. What Happens […]
The Unknown Dangers of the Snooze Button
Since the invention of the snooze button in 1956, millions of people have opted on many mornings for just a few more minutes of sleep. However, researchers of chronobiology warn that this extra sleep may be an actual health hazard rather than the blessing it seems. The Endocrine System and Your Sleep Cycle Humans are […]
Melatonin for Weight Loss?
Maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm is essential to maintaining good health. Sleep disorders have been found to contribute to health problems ranging from fuzzy thinking to heart disease and obesity. Melatonin appears to be the missing link between disordered sleep and health problems, but the exact mechanism is still the subject of intensive research in […]
Working the Night Shift May Affect Your Lifespan
Nurses sacrifice themselves for others every shift, enduring long hours on their feet and exposure to deadly pathogens. However, working unusual shifts may pose even more of a danger to the health of nurses, as well as other professionals that don’t work a standard day shift. The Nurses’ Health Study The Nurses’ Health Study has […]
The Basics of Your Sleep Cycle
If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter or had a newborn, you know that sleep is important. Without sleep, people lose cognitive function, are at high risk of getting in life-threatening accidents and even are more prone to developing chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. However, it is not just the length of time […]
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