Truly getting in shape takes more than just working out. As everyone who has ever desired a more fit physique has discovered, it often requires an entire change in lifestyle. This includes not just hitting the gym, but eating healthy and…getting more sleep? Indeed, many people, both bodybuilders and amateurs, have noted that getting enough […]
New research has found that the risk of death from cardiovascular disease is multiplied in people who suffer from both hypertension (high blood pressure) and insomnia. And when stress, particularly work-related tension, is involved, this risk soars to three times the normal rate. The discovery that stress accompanied by insomnia boosts the risk of death […]
Are you falling prey to the three most common sleep myths? If so, following a few helpful tips can help you get the quality sleep your body needs. Sleep Myth #1: It’s OK to Get Less Than Seven Hours of Sleep The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently conducted a survey and found […]
New research into the effects of working during the night has found that shift work harms nurses in a number of ways, affecting not only their own well-being but also their ability to care for their patients. Night Shift Work Harms Nurses By Inhibiting the Circadian Rhythm Researchers at the University of Alabama conducted a […]
Not getting enough sleep can be harmful in a number of ways. Past studies on sleep and emotional health have likened sleep deprivation to intoxication, based on the way lack of sleep alters your perception of reality. Additionally, sleep deprivation inhibits your ability to react, especially in exigent circumstances, which is why drivers are cautioned […]
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