Since obesity has tripled globally since 1975, finding out which factors influence weight gain is more important than ever, as this knowledge can help us alleviate the condition in millions of people. Research that looks at the link between sleep and obesity is especially important because both issues are growing problems in modern society. The […]
Artificial Light at Night Boosts Obesity Risk in Women
While we know that diet and exercise are the primary factors in determining one’s risk of obesity, new research suggests that other external factors may also play a role. In particular, the artificial light given off by lamps, televisions and computer screens may increase a woman’s risk of becoming overweight or obese. These findings may […]
Poor Sleep Quality Damages DNA
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 […]
Sleep Makes You Stronger: How Sleep Builds Muscle
Truly getting in shape takes more than just working out. As everyone who has ever desired a more fit physique has discovered, it often requires an entire change in lifestyle. This includes not just hitting the gym, but eating healthy and…getting more sleep? Indeed, many people, both bodybuilders and amateurs, have noted that getting enough […]
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 […]
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