In the United States, the state of California recently changed state law regarding what time schools can start in the morning. The bill the governor signed into law specifically mentions the issue of sleep deprivation among middle school and high school students. With 73 percent of teens routinely not getting the recommended amount of sleep, […]
Approximately seven out of every ten millennials are on track to be overweight or obese by the time they reach middle age. In fact, millennials weigh more on average than any generation before. Although there are various reasons for this phenomenon, research suggests that circadian rhythm disruption may be an important factor in weight loss […]
While comfort may be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the benefits of sleeping in the nude, it’s far from the only positive aspect. Researchers have found a number of ways that sleeping naked can actually be beneficial to your health. Some of those health benefits relate to getting better sleep, […]
While concepts associated with chronobiology have been with us for centuries, it is only with modern science that we’ve been able to truly see how biological rhythms come into play on a molecular level. As science is able to delve deeper into the study of biological rhythms and the significance of their timing, a wealth […]
Physical health, cognitive performance and mental well-being are deeply connected to sleep quality. Unfortunately, across age groups, many people routinely fall short in getting the sleep they need. That can have a serious impact on health, increasing the risk of numerous diseases, decreasing cognitive performance and heightening the risk of mood disorders. Practicing better sleep […]
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