New research has found that the risk of death from cardiovascular disease is multiplied in people who suffer from both hypertension (high blood pressure) and insomnia. And when stress, particularly work-related tension, is involved, this risk soars to three times the normal rate. The discovery that stress accompanied by insomnia boosts the risk of death […]
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 […]
Napping Lowers Blood Pressure as Much as Medication, Says New Study
Napping generally has a bad rap in the West. While many cultures in Southern climates enjoy an afternoon siesta, most people in the developed world feel guilty about their need for sleep during the workday. However, naps are not just a sign of laziness or insomnia. Several studies have found that afternoon napping actually can […]
Your Body Clock Determines the Worst Times of Day for Your Health
From one moment to the next, the environment around us and our bodies change slightly throughout the day; and our health risks change with them. What are the worst times of day for your health? Because every part of the day brings a unique set of advantages and disadvantages when it comes to good health, […]
Why Do We Sleep? Breakthrough Study May Provide Answers
What could you accomplish with eight more hours added to your day? Many of us could be more productive at work, enjoy more leisure activities — even spend more time with loved ones. Sleep takes up an astounding one-third of our lives. In days gone by, time was even more critical, as humans struggled to […]
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