Our need for sleep is something that interests and concerns researchers from around the world, inspiring countless studies. In the past, it has been found that the quality of one’s sleep is just as important in maintaining overall health as the amount of sleep one gets each night. In addition to preventing the mind from […]
Confirmed: Shift Work Can Be Devastating to Nurses’ Health
New research into the effects of working during the night has found that shift work harms nurses in a number of ways, affecting not only their own well-being but also their ability to care for their patients. Night Shift Work Harms Nurses By Inhibiting the Circadian Rhythm Researchers at the University of Alabama conducted a […]
Melatonin Deficiency Linked to Sleep Disturbances, Heart Health, Insulin Resistance and More
Melatonin is one of the most popular natural health supplements of our time. With millions struggling to fall asleep and stay asleep every night, is it any wonder that so many people reach for this safe and common remedy? However, maintaining healthy melatonin levels is not just important to sleep. Melatonin deficiency can have a […]
Circadian Disruption: How Tampering With Our Body Clocks Sets the Stage for Disease
Modern life offers plenty of challenges to getting a good night’s sleep. Our world is constantly lit up with artificial lights, while smartphones and other screens beckon. Many of us take trips to faraway places for work and play, causing a form of circadian disruption known as jet lag. It has long been known that […]
Night Owl Death Risk Higher Than Early Risers’
Do you find that you only wake up after the alarm clock goes off? Do you find yourself feeling sleepy long before bedtime every night? If so, you are not alone. Millions of people have a circadian rhythm that does not quite match the demands of their daily lives. This is not due to laziness […]
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