Many people simply are not getting enough sleep. Over time, this can accrue into what scientists call sleep debt. What are the physical consequences of this debt? Can you truly make up for lost sleep later? Several new studies have looked at this topic with both good and bad news for people who don’t get […]
Gene Mutation May Be Responsible for Short Sleepers
Why do some people need so little sleep? Chronobiology researchers may have discovered a genetic mutation that creates short sleepers, i.e. people who need very little rest. What could you do with your extra time if you didn’t need to sleep? These extra hours could be spent studying, earning extra income or simply enjoying leisure […]
Spring Forward Found to Affect IVF Success Rates
New research shows that Daylight Saving Time can affect our health in a wide variety of surprising ways, including reproductive health and IVF success rates. Millions of people will be struggling to get out of bed this Monday after Daylight Saving Time, also abbreviated DST, steals an entire hour of sleep from our schedule. Daylight […]
The Results of How Stress and Your Circadian Rhythm Interact
Is the tension of your busy life keeping you from getting the rest you need? Research on stress and your circadian rhythm shows why anxiety leads to sleepless nights. If you feel that your life is too stressful, you are not alone. The American Psychological Association has warned that people are living with more stress than […]
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 […]
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