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 […]
Shift work isn’t easy on the body or the mind. Numerous studies link shift work, particularly rotating, evening and overnight shifts, with a higher risk of a broad range of chronic health conditions, diseases and mental health issues, including mood disorders and cognitive impairments. While not all of the mechanisms involved in this higher risk […]
The use of herbs and spices specifically for medicinal purposes dates back thousands of years. Many modern drugs have their origins in medicinal plants, so it is no surprise that modern science has proven that many spices offer significant health benefits. Chronobiology, with its focus on the impact of natural, biological rhythms on living organisms, […]
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