As chronobiology has increased understanding of the role of timing and biological rhythms in physical and mental health, chronotypes have garnered a great deal of research interest during recent years. A number of studies have looked at the potential connections between chronotype and mental health, revealing a wealth of interesting results. Among those results is […]
Vitamin D is a critical nutrient, impacting physical and mental health and well-being in numerous ways. Recent research has shed further light on the long-suspected links between vitamin D and sleep. According to a study published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, vitamin D plays both an indirect and direct role in regulating sleep. Furthermore, other studies […]
Sleep is essential to feeling, performing and looking your best. Tightly linked to your overall health, your sleep is important, so design your sleeping space to help you to achieve the best sleep quality possible. For the ultimate sleep environment, consider each of your senses and the role of those senses in helping to produce […]
While the autumn return to Standard time is in some ways an easier transition than the springtime shift to Daylight Saving Time, it can still have a powerful impact. That can be especially true for those dealing with seasonal mood disorders and certain types of sleep issues. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, so now […]
Obesity continues to be a major health problem throughout the world. Globally, over one billion people are obese. Obesity carries huge health risks and is associated with an increased chance of developing over 60 diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, type two diabetes and cancer. In a recent study, Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers were able to […]
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