The dark days of winter are upon us. As the days grow shorter, it can become more challenging to maintain a healthy winter circadian rhythm. However, doing so will provide lasting benefits for your mental health, sleep patterns, immune system function and energy levels during the coldest and darkest time of the year. Read on […]
Health-supporting, quality sleep involves five sleep cycle stages that repeat throughout the sleep period. However, in today’s fast-paced, always-connected world, it has become all too common to neglect sleep. We are in the throes of a worldwide “sleeplessness epidemic,” and the outlook is dire: Insufficient sleep and sleep cycle disruption can hold serious consequences for […]
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 […]
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