Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of Americans, especially those who are elderly or approaching old age. These diseases can cause rapid decline and loss of both one’s well-being and one’s ability to care for oneself. Although there are several treatments that can improve or extend the lives of people living with neurodegenerative disease, there currently are no […]
Disrupted Circadian Rhythm Linked to Myopia
During the past decade, eye health professionals have become increasingly concerned about a startling rise in both the rate and severity of myopia. Commonly referred to as nearsightedness, myopia has been increasing on a global scale, and quite dramatically in many world regions. Children in urban Asian areas, for example, are experiencing skyrocketing rates, with […]
Simple Routine Adjustments Could Reduce Night Owl Health Risks
Some of us thrive in the early morning, while others unfortunately do not. Although it was once common to view “night people” as lazy, we now know that they simply have a different chronotype. Some people are hardwired to go to bed early and rise with the sun, while others are meant to be up […]
Getting Enough Sleep Increases Libido, Sexual Desire in Women
Sleep is an important factor in libido, contributing to a healthy sex drive in a number of ways. The importance of sleep to sex drive and reproductive function goes well beyond simply not being too tired to engage in sexual activity. Getting enough good quality sleep increases libido because it impacts the mechanisms of sexual […]
Why Do We Sleep? An Age-Old Question Revisited
The average human being spends roughly one-third of their lives sleeping. Yet we do not yet fully understand the function and importance of sleep. While researchers have long been aware of the restorative processes that the body undergoes during deep sleep, what is still not clear is — why do we sleep? One thing that […]