Insufficient sleep and poor quality sleep have both been shown to impact health in a number of significant ways, including the health and function of the cardiovascular, immune and metabolic systems. Over the past decade, medical researchers have learned a great deal about the connections between a lack of sleep and cardiac deaths. Sleep duration […]
Why Mental Well-Being Tends to Be Higher in Summer
In a new study linking better mental well-being to the summer season, Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), researchers highlight the influence of the sunny season on important factors known to impact mental state and function. These factors include sleep, exercise and diet. What is really remarkable about this study is that it […]
Why Fragmented Sleep is Particularly Dangerous for Mothers
When sleep is routinely interrupted, or fragmented, the sleep cycle and circadian rhythm can be disrupted. This disruption is dangerous to overall health and well-being, in the long-term and the short-term. Poor sleep quality and circadian rhythm disruption are linked to a higher risk of a wide variety of diseases and chronic health conditions, as […]
How Junk DNA Helps Regulate Circadian Rhythm
The term junk DNA has been in use for decades, despite the growing realization that the phrase is a misnomer. After all, junk carries a connotation of uselessness, when it may be more accurate to say science doesn’t yet know the various functions of this DNA category. In a recently published study conducted by Keck […]
Early Morning Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk
Most people are already aware of the numerous benefits of exercise. Instilling a regular workout plan into your daily routine can help to control weight, boost cardiovascular health, improve energy levels, support mental health and reduce the risk of a variety of illnesses and diseases. What is now becoming evident is that when you exercise […]
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