There is a growing body of scientific data on the connection between chronotype and mood, underscoring the fact that natural-sleep wake cycles have a real impact on health and well-being. In the most basic sense, chronotype refers to a person’s activity timing preference. Some people are naturally inclined to be more active and productive during the […]
The holidays are upon us. While this season is often filled with magic and joy, it can also be busy, making it difficult to get adequate sleep during the holidays. You are not alone if you feel like you spend the month of December running from one activity to another as you check things off […]
Despite what our modern, fast-paced and increasingly urban lives may lead us to believe, the most basic rhythm of the natural world — the rising and setting of the sun — still impacts our health and mental well-being on deep levels. While artificial light may allow us to ignore the natural rhythm of day and […]
A recently published study conducted by researchers from York University and Cambridge University found that sleep deprivation promotes unwanted thoughts, as well as negative and repetitive thought patterns. The study results also indicated that too little sleep decreases the ability to control these types of thoughts. While prior research was able to establish a connection […]
Sleep and inflammation have been intricately linked in a host of medical research studies, demonstrating the complex relationship between the two. A disruption in sleep patterns can often be traced back to chronic inflammation in the body. Conversely, numerous studies have shown that regular sleep disturbances are associated with a higher risk of certain markers […]
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