Whether you toss and turn or stay in the same position all night, there is a good chance that you have a preferred sleep position. Whether it is on your side or splayed out on your stomach, most people have a favorite way to sleep. Surprisingly, these positions can have a huge effect on your […]
While we know that diet and exercise are the primary factors in determining one’s risk of obesity, new research suggests that other external factors may also play a role. In particular, the artificial light given off by lamps, televisions and computer screens may increase a woman’s risk of becoming overweight or obese. These findings may […]
Our need for sleep is something that interests and concerns researchers from around the world, inspiring countless studies. In the past, it has been found that the quality of one’s sleep is just as important in maintaining overall health as the amount of sleep one gets each night. In addition to preventing the mind from […]
Insomnia is one of the most common circadian rhythm disorders in the world, affecting as many as one-third of all people on the globe. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is one of the most popular remedies for this disorder. Is CBT really effective as a treatment for insomnia and other sleep disorders? New research on […]
Are you a morning lark or a night owl? Although every person is unique, most of us have a circadian rhythm that falls into one of these two categories. Some of us are up with the dawn — or even before it! Others have more trouble getting up but feel more energetic as the sun […]
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