According to a new study, our genes that set our body’s internal clock are linked to certain immune cells. This could explain why jet lag, shift work or staying up late on your tablet or smartphone may make you sick. Our body’s clock is set for two 12-hour periods of light and darkness, when the […]
Homework, social networking, friends, late sports practices and hormonal changes all contribute to teenagers staying up late on school nights. A new study suggests that teens that go to bed late at night may not just experience academic problems, but emotional ones as well. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley included 2,700 teens in […]
A new study is further confirming how dangerous insomnia is to our health. Insomnia is linked with a wide variety of health problems, including anxiety, osteoporosis, and heart attack. Data from the Nord-Trondelag Health Studies conducted between 1995-1997 and 2006-2008 that included 24,715 working people, were examined by researchers from Norway and Finland. The results […]
There are many health risks associated with obesity, even for children. A new study suggests that sleep for children doesn’t just keep attention and behavioral problems at bay, it also may affect how much they eat. Researchers from Temple University found that when children slept more than their usual amount for a week, they […]
As we reached the end of Daylight Saving Time, many of us felt the power of an extra hour of sleep. This easy sleep transition has very real benefits that we should take advantage of. Why not keep a great thing going and make sure you get tucked in early tonight? You’ll Activate Helpful […]
By now, many us of have heard about the pitfalls of too little sleep, but we should be aware that too much sleep increases health risks as well. New research shows that both too little sleep and too much sleep are linked to elevated risks of chronic disease in middle-aged adults. The Centers for Disease […]
Research continues to strengthen the evidence that indicates sleep plays an important role in cardiovascular health. Heart problems, including hypertension and increased risk of heart attack, are associated with poor sleep. According to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 6 million adults in the United States suffer from heart failure. Heart failure is directly responsible […]
While teens are known for their erratic sleep patterns, research has found that this pattern makes them more likely to get sick. This recent study involved a small group of high school students, but the findings match up with health risks found from too little sleep in past studies. A interesting finding demonstrated that the […]
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a chronic, irritating condition that affects 5% to 10% of adults. The affected have an irresistible urge to move their legs, and often times experience burning and creeping sensations that are described as “an itch you can’t scratch,” or “like insects crawling inside the legs.” A recent study suggests that […]
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