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 […]
Home Lighting Suppresses Melatonin Levels, Impacting Sleep
Despite what our modern, fast-paced and increasingly urban lives may lead us to believe, the most basic rhythm of the natural world — the rising and setting of the sun — still impacts our health and mental well-being on deep levels. While artificial light may allow us to ignore the natural rhythm of day and […]
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 […]
Restricting Eating Times Boosts Quality of Life in Neurodegenerative Disease
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 […]
How Sleep Differs Around the World
Sleep is a universal practice, transcending time and culture. However, while we all engage in the practice, habits and timing vary throughout the world. Although there is much diversity between cultures, we all share a few basic practices such as eating, sleeping and reproducing. However, there are key differences in how these essential biological activities […]
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