Any parent of a teen knows that they can be moody and unpredictable seemingly all the time, but research shows that a little more sleep can help regulate this and more. The research was conducted at a school where they pushed back the start time from 8:00 to 8:30 am, but did not end later […]
A researcher working at Northwestern University found that disruption of two genes related to circadian function could impair the pancreas’ ability to produce insulin and lead to diabetes. In an animal study with mice that had defective copies of the genes, the pancreatic cells in the mice developed abnormalities and could not continue to produce […]
While it may seem obvious, shorter nighttime in spring have proven to lead to less sleep and more sleep disruptions in teens. A study from the Rensselaer Polytechni Institute’s Lightning Research Center found that the increased light exposure delayed the production of melatonin in the teens. The slower production of melatonin makes it harder for […]
A new study published in the Journal SLEEP shows that getting less than 6 hours of sleep can lower the potency of vaccines. There is more work to be done to examine the sleep patterns, but based on the findings of study researcher Aric Prather, Ph.D., lack of sleep may significantly affect the potency of […]
Studies show that poor sleep contributes to decreased energy and work, memory lapses, anxiety, irritability, depression, stress, weight gain, marital strife, and a host of other health problems. With great sleep however, your energy and work productivity and athletic performance increase, and with better memory and attitude comes quicker and larger raises and promotions. In […]
Excessive daytime sleepiness, or EDS, is a sure sign that someone is suffering from sleep deprivation, whether self-inflicted or due to a disorder. For pro athletes, however, it may mean a shorter career as well. Research of 55 randomly selected college athletes who ended up in the NFL show that only 38 percent of those […]
If you thought the only benefit of sex with your loved one was pleasure, here’s some news for you. Studies show that making love is good for healthy adults. The sexual love shared in marriage helps you sleep well, relieve stress, and burn calories. If you find going to the gym mundane or working out at home to be […]
While it is not uncommon for people to lose sleep over their jobs, a study shows that jobs that change a bodies natural sleep cycle may lead to increased health risks. Analyzing the results of over 30 studies, international researchers found that working a shift related job can be attributed to a 23 percent increased […]
Humans are social creatures and respond well, both physically and emotionally, to social activity. A study shows that denying the body this activity may affect sleep quality and even lead to poor health. Loneliness and poor health have been related, but this study shows that the reason might be because of poor sleep quality. Researchers […]
The American Sleep Apnea Association is pushing for businesses to view the treatment of their employees sleep apnea as an investment rather than a cost. By treating the disorder companies can expect healthier employees who come to work more often. Sleep apnea is a costly disorder, costing businesses between $67 billion and $165 billion in […]
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