Our circadian rhythm helps to set our daily cycles, determining when we wake and sleep. However, recent studies suggest that our circadian rhythm and other internal clocks are more important to whole-body health than previously known. The circadian rhythm has an effect on digestion, our immune systems and even cardiovascular health. According to new research […]
Snoring Can Cause Heart Disease, Especially in Women
Many people have had to share a home with someone who snores. An estimated 40 percent of men and 24 percent of women snore, much to the chagrin of the people around them. Every night, the grating noise fills the air, making it difficult for other members of the household to get much-needed slumber. However, […]
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 for becoming overweight or obese. These findings may […]
Melatonin and Pregnancy: Research Shows Numerous Benefits for Mother and Child
If there is one thing most people associate with parenthood, it is lost sleep. Although getting enough sleep is extremely important during pregnancy and the early days of parenthood, it is often hard to come by during these periods of life. However, this situation may not be optimal to the development of our next generation. […]
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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