Shift work has been identified as a risk factor for diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Women may be especially at risk for negative health effects. Getting enough sleep is a struggle for many people, but especially for people who work nontraditional shifts. Sleeping during light hours and being awake at night can negatively affect […]
El trabajo por turnos se ha identificado como factor de riesgo de enfermedades que van del cáncer a la diabetes. Las mujeres pueden estar especialmente expuestas a los efectos negativos sobre la salud. Dormir lo suficiente es una lucha para muchas personas, pero especialmente para las que trabajan en turnos no tradicionales. Dormir durante las […]
Like many organs, the kidneys have their own circadian rhythm. This internal clock affects your electrolyte balance, hydration and a variety of factors. The kidneys play a variety of roles in the human body. They create urine, which disposes of metabolic wastes, but this is just the first of their vital functions. A new study […]
Depression, the most common mental disorder in the world, appears to be linked to sleep disorders and altered melatonin levels. Around 6.7 percent of American adults have a major depressive episode every year, making depression one of the most important public health issues of our time. Sleep disorders are considered one of the major symptoms […]
La depresión, el trastorno mental más frecuente en el mundo, parece estar relacionada con trastornos del sueño y alteraciones de los niveles de melatonina. Alrededor del 6,7 por ciento de los adultos estadounidenses sufre un episodio depresivo grave cada año, lo que convierte a la depresión en uno de los problemas de salud pública más […]
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