Many people believe that the timing of your birth can affect your personality and even your fate. While astrology has been (mostly) debunked, several new studies have come to a surprising conclusion: The time of year in which you are born may have permanent effects on your health. According to this research, your season of […]
Specialized Immune Cells Maintain Brain During Sleep
Although your brain may seem to shut off when you sleep, research has found that it actually remains very active through the night. In fact, some of the most vital maintenance work in our brain tissue is performed late at night while we sleep. When we are asleep, immune cells maintain brain tissue and a […]
5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Circadian Rhythm in 2020
With the new year approaching, many people are looking for ways to make 2020 their best yet. For some, this means a new diet or a new exercise regimen. For others, it means new educational goals or plans to move forward in life in other ways. Regardless of how you plan to make this new […]
Sleep and Osteoporosis: How Lack of Sleep Harms Bone Health in Older Women
Many people suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders. This can lead to a greater risk for a variety of diseases, from heart disease to different kinds of cancer. Although sleep is important when we are young, it becomes even more important as we age. According to a new study, lack of sleep can also […]
Examining the Relationship Between Insomnia and Heart Disease
Western medicine has traditionally focused on heroic procedures and medications to treat serious or life-threatening diseases. However, many modern doctors are now focusing instead on prevention. It has been established that several lifestyle choices can drastically change your risk of developing certain diseases, either for better or for worse. Sleep is one of these important […]
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