The impact of sleep deprivation is multifaceted, affecting not only one’s health and well-being, but also public health as a whole and even national economies. For the individual, sleep deprivation increases the risk of numerous diseases and is associated with decreased cognitive performance and a heightened risk of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. […]
Although things are starting to change as modern science learns more about sleep, for the most part, sleep doesn’t truly get the respect it deserves, despite being an essential foundation of health and well-being. It’s not just the amount of sleep that matters, but also the quality of sleep; how well a person moves through […]
The blood-brain barrier serves to protect the brain from contaminates in the blood. It does this in two primary ways. The physical structure of the blood-brain barrier limits what can pass through it. There are also metabolic barriers, such as enzymes, that limit the permeability of this critical protective barrier. While for the most part, […]
There is mounting evidence suggesting that sleep plays a big role in heart health. Indeed, the evidence has become compelling enough for the American Heart Association to update their Life’s Simple 7, the seven most important predictors of heart health, Life’s Essential 8, adding healthy sleep as a critical part of achieving and maintaining heart […]
For thousands of years, there have been theories, beliefs and myths connecting the moon to human health and well-being. In what may be yet another exciting affirmation of what some would deem old knowledge or old wisdom, it appears that lunar influence over human biological rhythms and cycles may not be the complete myth science […]
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