A study conducted by researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that meal times may be a greater risk factor for cardiovascular health than bedtimes. Numerous studies have shown that night work is associated with serious health risks, including for the heart. However, a new study by Mass General Brigham suggests that people could avoid the […]
How Night Shift Work Can Increase the Risk of Diabetes and Obesity
Just a few days of night shift work is enough to throw off the protein rhythms associated with blood sugar regulation, energy metabolism and inflammatory responses. These processes can influence the development of chronic metabolic diseases. The results of a study led by scientists from Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory provide […]
How Jobs That Primarily Involve Sedentary Activities Affect Sleep and Health
A new study examined data from more than 1,000 workers over a 10-year period. Sedentary workers show a 37% increase in insomnia-like symptoms. Employees who do not work traditional schedules are 66% more likely to have to “catch up on sleep”. People who sit a lot as part of their jobs – an estimated 80% […]
Can Smartwatches Help Predict Depression?
The coronavirus pandemic has also triggered a pandemic of mental illness. Worldwide, approximately one billion people suffer from various psychiatric illnesses. Korea is one of the more severe cases, with about 1.8 million patients suffering from depression and anxiety disorders, and the total number of patients with clinical mental illnesses has increased by 37% to […]
Study Links Communication Between Liver and Brain to Daily Eating Habits
People who work the night shift or work irregular hours and eat at irregular hours are more prone to weight gain and diabetes, likely due to eating habits that don’t align with natural daylight and usual meal times. But is it possible to avoid the negative effects of eating at these “unusual” times, even though […]
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