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 […]
Can Using Less Energy During the Day Lead to Obesity?
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of health problems such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Schedules and individual sleep, eating and exercise rhythms can also impact health by either complementing or contradicting the body’s natural circadian rhythm. […]
Circadian Rhythm and Diabetes Risk: What’s the Connection?
Is there a link between the circadian rhythm and diabetes risk? New research on how an increase in exposure to artificial light over the past years may be contributing to higher rates of insulin resistance is helping to establish a connection between circadian rhythm function and Type 2 diabetes. Here is what you need to […]
Sleep Problems Among Nurses Increased During the Pandemic
Due to the nature of the job, with its inherent stress and the necessity of shift work, sleep problems among nurses were common occurrences long before COVID-19 hit the scene. Insufficient and poor-quality sleep are both linked to a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety. As the COVID-19 pandemic developed, nurses were working under […]
The Ultimate Sleep Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Sleep
For as long as there have been thinkers among us, there have been questions about the nature and purpose of sleep. Indeed, sleep was a topic tackled by some of the ancient world’s greatest thinkers, including Alcmaeon of Croton, who offered his scientific explanation of sleep between 500 and 450 BCE, and Aristotle, who wrote […]
