Most modern people are familiar with the cognitive and psychological effects of insomnia. When you have not had enough sleep, you simply do not perform as well. People who have not had enough sleep — particularly restorative deep sleep — do worse on tests, have trouble remembering even basic information and can suffer from more […]
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 […]
Light Pollution and Sleeping Pills, Insomnia Linked
Getting enough sleep — both in quantity and in quality — is one of the greatest challenges for many modern people. This is especially true for the elderly. Research has found that our brains change as we age, often in ways that do not support the restful sleep that our seniors need for optimal health. […]
Holiday Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to Tell the Difference
The holidays are supposed to be a time of merriness and good cheer. But for many people, the holidays usher in feelings of stress, anxiety and even depression. Because the holiday season overlaps the darker, gloomier fall and winter months, if you’re feeling down, it can be tough to tell whether you simply have a […]
Newly Discovered Circadian Rhythm of Smell May Influence Diet, Food Choices
Often considered one of the less-important senses, our sense of smell is actually crucial to our daily lives. Smell plays a variety of roles in our lives, helping us to choose nutrient-rich foods, avoid danger and even to select appropriate mates. Despite its obvious utility, there is still much that we do not know about […]
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