Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in the Western world. Although it is common, it can have devastating health effects. Recent studies have linked sleep apnea to a wide range of diseases, from daytime fatigue to high blood pressure and even cardiovascular disease. A new study linking sleep apnea and erectile […]
Metabolism is one of the most important processes that occurs in the human body. Like all other life processes, it is deeply connected to internal clocks. Several recent studies on chronobiology and metabolism have found that the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm affects a variety of metabolic processes, indicating that maintaining a healthy sleep-wake cycle maybe […]
There was a time when most people arose naturally with the dawn. Now, however, it’s common to use some sort of noisy device as a morning alarm to help us wake up on time. There are a variety of different alarms available, from simple chimes on our phones to old-fashioned clock radios to new alarms […]
Insomnia, a blanket term for disorders in which people lack either sleep quantity or quality, is the most common sleep disorder on the planet. Insomnia affects millions of people worldwide, leaving people drained and exhausted while also at high risk of a variety of health disorders. As of now, there are few treatments for insomnia, […]
Although irregular eating patterns are common, especially on the weekend, new research has found that diverting from a regular weekly eating schedule (termed “eating jet lag”) can be physiologically disruptive and even contribute to a greater BMI and obesity risk. This is just one more way in which meal timing has been found to affect […]
For many people, coffee is naturally part of their evening routine. However, current resea... [Read More][weiterlesen]
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