Circadian rhythms involve the behavioral, mental and physical changes that occur in the body in a 24-hour period. Humans and other living organisms possess these rhythms, which are created by a variety of physiological factors in the body and triggered by environmental factors, most notably light cues. One of the best-known circadian rhythms is the […]
Now that they are backed up by solid scientific evidence, those old adages concerning the foundations of good health – a good night’s sleep and a healthy diet – are returning to the forefront in modern health thinking. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise to learn that numerous studies have linked […]
Many people report such symptoms as brain fog, fatigue and trouble sleeping after they have had Covid-19. In some people, these symptoms last well after the primary Covid-19 symptoms have disappeared. University of Manchester, United Kingdom, researchers conducted a study based on the medical records of nearly 12 million people in the UK to see […]
The traditional medical point of view regarding the depth of sleep is that it can be reliably measured via an electroencephalogram (EEG). The EEG measures brain waves and, according to standard medical thought, slow brain waves are an indicator of deep sleep. It is commonly believed that slow-wave sleep, meaning the period of sleep marked […]
Sleep is absolutely essential to good health. Modern science has demonstrated numerous ways that sleep quality is directly linked to both physical and mental health. When something disrupts your sleep, impacting sleep quality or quantity, it can also potentially impact your physical health, cognitive function and mental well-being. Surprisingly, winter can fall into that sleep […]
A research team led by scientists from several Japanese institutions has identified a comp... [Read More][weiterlesen]
Pink noise is often used to help people fall asleep, but new research suggests that it may... [Read More][weiterlesen]
Middle-aged and older adults who tend to be more active in the evening have poorer cardiov... [Read More][weiterlesen]
